What are the effects and benefits of Night-Vine (Polygonum multiflorum)?
Mar 03, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Polygonum multiflorum Thunb., also known as He Shou Wu, is the dried stem of a plant from the Polygonaceae family. It typically has effects including anti-aging, lubricating the intestines to relieve constipation, nourishing blood, dispelling wind, relieving itching and detoxification, as well as calming the mind. The anthraquinone compounds in Polygonum multiflorum possess antioxidant properties, which can scavenge free radicals, delay cellular aging, and have certain beautifying and skin-nourishing effects.
Polygonum multiflorum stem, also known as Night-Binding Vine, is the dried stem of the Polygonaceae plant Fo-ti (Polygonum multiflorum). It typically has various functions and benefits, including anti-aging properties, lubricating the intestines to relieve constipation, nourishing blood to expel wind, relieving itching and detoxifying, and nourishing the heart to calm the mind. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Anti-aging
The anthraquinone compounds in Night-Binding Vine have antioxidant effects, helping to scavenge free radicals, delay cellular aging, and provide certain skin beautifying and health benefits.
2. Lubricating the Intestines to Relieve Constipation
Night-Binding Vine contains abundant lecithin and dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis, alleviate constipation, and maintain smooth bowel movements.
3. Nourishing Blood and Expelling Wind
With a warm nature, Night-Binding Vine enters the liver and kidney meridians and has the effects of nourishing and enriching blood, expelling wind, and removing dampness. It can provide certain therapeutic effects for symptoms caused by blood deficiency, such as dizziness, pale complexion, and limb weakness.
4. Relieving Itching and Detoxifying
When applied externally as a herbal bath, Night-Binding Vine can effectively treat skin conditions such as urticaria, eczema, and pruritus, helping to relieve skin itching and discomfort.
5. Nourishing the Heart and Calming the Mind
Night-Binding Vine can nourish the heart meridian and has a calming and sleep-inducing effect on symptoms caused by heart meridian weakness and insufficient heart blood, such as irritability, restlessness, insomnia, and vivid dreams. It is commonly used to treat various types of sleep disorders, such as early morning awakening and excessive dreaming.
Additionally, it is recommended to maintain a healthy lifestyle with regular作息 (作息 means作息 time or schedule, but it's better to use "lifestyle" here), ensure sufficient sleep, improve dietary habits, adjust physical condition, and maintain overall health.
