Plant Constituents of Polygonum Multiflorum
Contains:
* anthraquinones
* phospholipids, such as lecithin
* tetrahydroxystilbene glucoside
* trace elements
Action:
astringent [a binding agent that contracts organic tissue, reducing secretions or discharges of mucous and
* fluid from the body
* bitter [applied to bitter tasting drugs which act on the mucous membranes of the mouth and stomach to increase appetite and promote digestion]
* sweet
* warm
Usage of Polygonum Multiflorum
Medicinal Parts Used:
Root which has been processed (Zhi He Shou Wu). Processing reduces toxicity and alters its properties.
Polygonum multiflorum is used for:
Blood Conditions
* high blood cholesterol
* tones the vital essence and blood
Brain and Nervous System Conditions
* blurred vision
* dizziness with tinnitus
* epilepsy
* neurasthenia especially with insomnia
* neuritis
* schizophrenia
Muscular and Skeletal Conditions
* knee pain
* lower back pain
* fortifies muscles, tendons and bones
* numbness of limbs
Other
* premature aging
* premature greying
* promotes longevity
* tonic for elderly
* weak connective tissue
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