Post Date December, 03 2023
Polygonum multiflorum is the dry root tuber of Polygonum multiflorum, a perennial herbaceous plant in the Polygonaceae family. It has a slightly warm nature and a bitter, sweet, and astringent taste. In clinical practice, Polygonum multiflorum can be divided into raw Polygonum multiflorum and processed Polygonum multiflorum. Raw Polygonum multiflorum is made by excavating the root tubers of Polygonum multiflorum, washing and drying them. Its function is to detoxify, eliminate carbuncle, moisten the intestines, and relieve constipation. It is mainly used for treating yin deficiency, ulcers, carbuncle, and constipation. The commonly used amount is 10-15 grams per day; Shouwu is made by mixing and steaming raw Shouwu with black fermented sour milk made from ground mung bean wow gold, soaking all the black fermented sour milk made from ground mung bean wow gold in raw Shouwu, taking it out and drying it. Its function is to nourish yin, nourish blood, fill essence and nourish marrow. It is mainly used to treat diseases such as body deficiency after disease, aging and infirmity, and early whitening of hair and hair caused by yin and blood deficiency. The commonly used amount is 10 to 30 grams per day. The Compendium of Materia Medica states that Polygonum multiflorum "can nourish blood and benefit the liver, strengthen the lean kidneys, strengthen muscles and bones, and have black hair, making it a nourishing medicine. It is not cold but not dry, and its achievements are superior to the herbs of Rehmannia glutinosa and Tianmen Winter. The clinical application of preparing Polygonum multiflorum is summarized as follows:
For symptoms such as dizziness and dizziness caused by deficiency of essence and blood, soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, nocturnal ejaculation, impotence and premature ejaculation, 15 grams of Polygonum multiflorum can be prepared, accompanied by 15 grams of goji berries, thicken fruit, and Chuanduan each. Take one dose a day, decoct twice in water, and warm up twice. It can nourish and strengthen the body and essence.
For dizziness and dizziness caused by liver and kidney deficiency, restlessness of the five hearts, bone steaming and fatigue heat, and soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, 30 grams of Polygonum multiflorum can be prepared, accompanied by 15 grams of goji berries, glutinous rehmannia bark, and rhizoma polygonati. Take one dose a day, decoct twice in water, and warm up twice. It can nourish the liver and kidney, benefit essence and blood.
For symptoms such as persistent cough, wheezing, fatigue, and soreness in the waist and knees caused by kidney failure, 15 grams of Polygonum multiflorum can be prepared, accompanied by 20 grams of Ganoderma lucidum and American ginseng, and a pair of gecko beetles. Take one dose a day, decoct twice in water, and warm up twice. It can nourish qi and strengthen the foundation, tonify and relieve cough.
For symptoms caused by yin and blood deficiency such as restlessness of the five hearts, soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, tinnitus, deafness, and early whitening of the beard and hair, 30 grams of Polygonum multiflorum can be prepared, accompanied by 50 grams of mulberry, cornus flesh, and walnut kernels. Take one dose a day, decoct twice in water, and warm up twice. It can nourish yin and blood, and has black beard and hair.
For symptoms such as mental fatigue, palpitations, shortness of breath, insomnia, forgetfulness, and excessive dreaming and ejaculation caused by insufficient blood to nourish the heart, 15 grams of Polygonum multiflorum can be prepared, accompanied by 15 grams of Yejiateng, Danshen, and Yuanzhi each. Take one dose a day, decoct twice in water, and warm up twice. To nourish the blood and heart, calm the mind and set one's mind.
It should be noted that raw Polygonum multiflorum contains a large amount of anthraquinone compounds and has a strong laxative effect. Those with loose stools should avoid using it; Polygonum multiflorum contains tannins, which can easily change when exposed to iron. Avoid using iron utensils when decocting.
