Raw Fleeceflower root Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. (Reynoutria multiflora)
Medicines that tonify BloodNeutral
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Traditional recorded function
Intercept malaria, resolve toxins, and moisten the intestines to unblock the bowels
1. Used for dizziness and blurred vision, palpitations, insomnia, sallow complexion and fatigue due to Blood deficiency, and dizziness, tinnitus, soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, seminal emission, abnormal uterine bleeding, vaginal discharge, and premature graying of beard and hair due to depletion of essence and blood of the Liver and Kidney. 2. Used for chronic malaria due to body deficiency, constipation due to intestinal dryness, and carbuncles, deep-rooted sores, and scrofula.
Nature & taste
SweetBitterNeutral
Meridians entered
HeartLarge Int.Liver
Botanical source
Accepted namePolygonum multiflorum Thunb.
FamilyPolygonaceae
Herbal properties
ReinforcingAscendingAstringent