How effective is He Shou Wu in treating constipation?

Eating every day is essential, but if you just eat but cannot excrete, it will be very harmful to your body. If this continues for a long time, it may be because of constipation. If constipation is not treated, the patient's skin will gradually deteriorate and other gastrointestinal diseases will be caused. Many patients with constipation want to try Polygonum multiflorum, but they don’t know how effective Polygonum multiflorum is in treating constipation? Let’s take a look.

Polygonum multiflorum contains anthraquinone derivatives, mainly chrysophanol and rhein, followed by rhein, rhein-6-methyl ether and chrysophanol anthraquinone. In addition, it also contains starch, crude fat, lecithin, etc. It has the effects of strengthening the brain and improving intelligence, lowering blood lipids, preventing and alleviating atherosclerosis, enhancing immune function, strengthening the heart, protecting the liver, and anti-aging. In particular, its significant anti-aging and anti-atherosclerosis effects have aroused great interest and attention. Treats dry intestines and constipation, effective in three to five days, drink directly with water!

Polygonum multiflorum also contains anthraquinone components with laxative effects, which have the same effect as the laxative rhubarb, but the laxative effect of Polygonum multiflorum is milder than that of rhubarb. Therefore, it can be a good friend for habitual constipation in the elderly and can also be used for hemorrhoids and bloody stools. There are two types of Polygonum multiflorum: raw Polygonum multiflorum and processed Polygonum multiflorum (cooked with black beans and then dried). Both can be drunk with water. Raw Polygonum multiflorum will make you come quickly (defecation), while processed Polygonum multiflorum will make you come more fully. Black sesame seeds also have a laxative effect, but if you eat too little, it will be useless, and if you eat too much, it will be greasy. If you want to come faster without hurting your body, drink 1-2 tablespoons of sesame oil at a time, once or twice a day depending on the situation.

The main treatment for constipation is to change your lifestyle and eating habits. Medications include taking Bifido capsules and vitamin B1 tablets. Drink more boiled water, eat more fruits and vegetables, eat less spicy food, avoid sitting for long periods of time, and develop the habit of having a bowel movement once a day, regardless of whether you have the urge to defecate or not. When constipation is severe, you can use laxatives.

As a traditional Chinese medicine, Polygonum multiflorum is of great help to the human body. Some of the special ingredients it contains can not only treat constipation, but also help grow hair. In fact, in addition to taking medicine, it is more important for patients with constipation to pay attention to diet and exercise more so that the gastrointestinal symptoms can be relieved. Severe patients need to go to the hospital for treatment.