What are the effects of night clover

Polygonum multiflorum is a traditional Chinese medicine, but few people have heard of it. This herb is very helpful in the treatment of some diseases, but it cannot be used casually, which is of no help to patients, and random selection will cause some problems to our body. However, many friends do not know some of the effects of Polygonum multiflorum, so what are the effects of Polygonum multiflorum?

Effects and functions of Polygonum multiflorum:

Sedative and hypnotic effects

Oral administration of the decoction of Polygonum multiflorum has a significant sedative and hypnotic effect on mice, and has a synergistic effect with subthreshold doses of sodium pentobarbital. The sleep polygraph of rats showed that the total sleep time was prolonged, mainly the slow-wave sleep phase was prolonged and the paradoxical sleep phase was shortened.

Lipid-lowering effect

The alcohol extract of Polygonum multiflorum can significantly reduce the serum TC and TG levels of hyperlipidemia rats, and reduce the TC content of hyperlipidemia quails, significantly increase the HDL-C/TC ratio, and make the aorta smooth without plaque formation. This shows that Glehnia littoralis has certain effects in lowering blood lipids, resisting AS and preventing fatty liver.

Treat itchy skin

Take appropriate amounts of Polygonum multiflorum and Xanthium sibiricum, decoct them in water and use it for external washing. (Anhui Chinese Herbal Medicine)

Treating axillary carbuncle

Take appropriate amounts of Polygonum multiflorum vine and Croton rotundus leaves, mash them and apply them to the affected area. (Commonly used herbal medicines among the people of Guangxi)

Treating scabies

Usage: For children over 10 years old, use 200g of Polygonum multiflorum and 1000ml of water to make a concentrated decoction, and wash externally twice a day, which is the daily treatment dose; for children under 10 years old, use 100g of Polygonum multiflorum and 700ml of water. 46 cases were treated and satisfactory results were achieved. The longest course of illness was 1 year and 2 months, and the shortest was 2 days.

Treating schizophrenia

Prepare a decoction with 90g of Polygonum multiflorum, 90g of Polygonum multiflorum and 2-6 red dates. Take 1 dose daily, divided into 2 doses in the morning and afternoon. 15 days is a course of treatment. A total of 95 cases were treated, of which 8 were cured, 47 showed marked effects, and 11 improved; 30 cases were followed up, of which 14 were cured, 16 showed marked effects, and the patients' conditions were stable.

Treat body aches

Polygonum multiflorum not only has the effect of nourishing blood, but also can promote the flow of meridians, and treat body aches due to blood deficiency. It can be used together with angelica, rehmannia, Millettia reticulata, and Trachelospermum officinale.

Lowers blood pressure

Add 15 grams each of Lophatherum gracile leaves and oyster, 10 grams each of Achyranthes bidentata, Polygonum multiflorum and Evodia rutaecarpa, add appropriate amount of water and boil, then soak your feet in warm water for 20 minutes each time, 2 to 3 times a day. It has the effects of calming the liver and extinguishing wind, nourishing yin and suppressing yang, nourishing the brain and soothing the nerves, and can lower blood pressure.

The above is an introduction to the effects of Polygonum multiflorum. It has certain effects on lowering blood pressure, lowering blood lipids and hypnosis. However, you must choose the correct method when using it. If you are not very familiar with its consumption method, you can consult an expert in this field.