Post Date December, 03 2023
Polygonum multiflorum is the dry root tuber of Polygonum multiflorum, a perennial herb in the Polygonaceae family. Its nature is slightly warm, and its taste is bitter, sweet, and astringent. In clinical practice, Polygonum multiflorum can be divided into raw 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, sores, 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 Shouwu "can nourish the blood, benefit the liver, strengthen the lean kidneys, strengthen the muscles and bones, and nourish the hair. It is a good medicine for nourishing the body. It is not cold but not dry, and its work is superior to the herbs of Rehmannia and Asparagus.". The clinical application of prepared Polygonum multiflorum is summarized as follows:
For 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, with 15 grams of wolfberry fruit, thicken fruit, and Chuanduan each. Take one dose a day, decoct twice in water, and take it warm twice. It can fortify the yang and strengthen the body and essence.
For dizziness, restlessness of the five hearts, bone steaming, fatigue, and weakness of the waist and knees caused by deficiency of the liver and kidney, 30 grams of Polygonum multiflorum can be prepared, with 15 grams of wolfberry fruit, glutinous rehmannia bark, and rhizoma polygonati each. Take one dose a day, decoct twice in water, and take it warm twice. It can nourish the liver and kidney, and benefit essence and blood.
For chronic cough, dyspnea, mental fatigue, weakness, waist and knee soreness caused by kidney insufficiency, 15 grams of Polygonum multiflorum can be prepared, with 20 grams of Ganoderma lucidum, 20 grams of American ginseng, and a pair of gecko. Take one dose a day, decoct twice in water, and take it warm twice. It can replenish qi and strengthen the foundation, tonify and relieve cough.
For symptoms such as five heart upset fever, waist and knee tenderness, tinnitus, deafness, and early whitening of beard and hair caused by yin and blood deficiency, 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 take it warm twice. It can nourish yin and blood, and has black beard and black hair.
For symptoms such as mental fatigue, weakness, palpitations, shortness of breath, insomnia, forgetfulness, and dreamy ejaculation caused by lack of blood to nourish the heart, 15 grams of Polygonum multiflorum can be prepared, and 15 grams of each can be used together with Yejiateng, Salvia miltiorrhiza, and Polygala tenuifolia. Take one dose a day, decoct twice in water, and take it warm twice. To nourish the heart and blood, calm the nerves and set one's mind.
It should be noted that raw Polygonum multiflorum contains more anthraquinones and has a strong laxative effect. Those with loose stools should not use it; "Polygonum multiflorum contains tannins, which can easily change when exposed to iron. When decocting herbs, avoid using iron utensils.".
(Intern Editor: Liu Jinhao)
