Pure Essential Oil Polygonum Multiflorum - 500ml

Polygonum multiflorum is a perennial evergreen herb belonging to the Polygonaceae family, that is native to Japan and widely used in Chinese folk Medicine. It is a climbing and flowering vine and the root of the plant is the part most frequently used. Polygonum multiflorum root has a sweet and slightly bitter taste and Chinese herbalists claim it has slightly warming effects in the body, and works by increasing levels of blood and vital essence.

Botanical Name: Polygonum multiflorum

Plant Family: Polygonaceae

Common name: Black haired Mr He, He Shou Wu (Mandarin)

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