Hebral medicine:Maltiflower Knotweed

Detailed Product Description

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.

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