What are the effects of processed Polygonum multiflorum

Processed Polygonum multiflorum is what we often call Polygonum multiflorum. Of course, it has many beneficial effects on us. It can be used to treat many diseases, and it can also replenish qi and nourish blood. Precisely because the medicinal properties of processed Polygonum multiflorum are relatively mild, many people will use this medicinal material instead of ginseng. So what are the specific effects of processed Polygonum multiflorum?

It has been reported that the decoctions of various processed Polygonum multiflorum (raw Polygonum multiflorum, steamed Polygonum multiflorum with wine, steamed Polygonum multiflorum with black bean juice, and steamed Polygonum multiflorum) have varying degrees of inhibitory effects on Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus albus, Shigella flexneri, Shigella sonnei, Salmonella typhi 901, Salmonella paratyphi, Corynebacterium diphtheriae, and beta-hemolytic Streptococcus, among which the decoction of raw Polygonum multiflorum is stronger against Staphylococcus aureus than other processed products, the decoction of processed Polygonum multiflorum is stronger against Staphylococcus albus, and the decoctions of Polygonum multiflorum steamed with wine and Rehmannia glutinosa juice are stronger against Corynebacterium diphtheriae than other Polygonum multiflorum.

Polygonum multiflorum has a certain inhibitory effect on influenza virus. In addition, Polygonum multiflorum can also slow down the heart rate, dilate coronary arteries, and resist myocardial ischemia.

Lubricates the intestines and promotes bowel movements

When used raw, Polygonum multiflorum has a strong laxative effect. Its active ingredient, chrysophanol, can promote intestinal movement in animals. Some patients with hyperlipidemia experienced increased bowel movement and diarrhea after taking the medicine.

The pharmacological effects related to the efficacy of Polygonum multiflorum in nourishing the liver and kidneys, improving the essence and blood, blackening the hair, and strengthening the tendons and bones are promoting hematopoietic function, improving the body's immune function, lowering blood lipids, resisting atherosclerosis, protecting the liver, delaying aging, affecting endocrine function, and moisturizing the intestines and promoting bowel movements. The material basis of the efficacy of Polygonum multiflorum is mainly phospholipids, anthraquinones, glucosides and other ingredients.

It can promote red blood cell production, enhance immune function, and lower blood sugar; it has an excitatory effect on the myocardium, can slow down the heart rate, and increase coronary blood flow; it can lower cholesterol and reduce arteriosclerosis; it has the effect of promoting intestinal peristalsis.

Through the above, we have learned about the effects of processed Polygonum multiflorum. In addition to its well-known effect of hair care, processed Polygonum multiflorum can also prevent some influenza viruses. Therefore, you should take some processed Polygonum multiflorum in the spring, so you will not easily suffer from some viral diseases.