The Efficacy and Function of Cudrania tricuspidata

Actinidia polygama is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, whose functions and effects usually include eliminating wind-dampness, promoting meridian circulation, invigorating blood and regulating qi, dissipating accumulations, and calming the mind. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. Eliminating Wind-Dampness

Actinidia polygama is warm in nature and possesses good effects in dispelling wind and dampness. It can be used to treat conditions such as rheumatic pain, joint stiffness, and difficulty in flexing and extending joints. It works by removing wind-damp pathogens through promoting meridian circulation, thereby alleviating symptoms such as joint pain and swelling caused by invasion of wind-damp into the joints and meridians, thus improving joint mobility.

2. Promoting Meridian Circulation

Actinidia polygama can promote meridian circulation and enhance blood and qi flow. It has certain therapeutic effects on limb numbness and spasms caused by blocked meridians and poor circulation of blood and qi. By promoting unobstructed meridian flow, it allows normal circulation of blood and qi, nourishing the limbs and alleviating physical discomfort, restoring normal muscle and nerve function.

3. Invigorating Blood and Regulating Qi

This herb has the effect of invigorating blood and regulating qi, which can be used to treat various diseases caused by blood and qi stagnation. For example, bruising and swelling pain caused by sprains and contusions, Actinidia polygama can promote local blood circulation, dissipate blood stasis, and reduce pain and swelling. It can regulate blood and qi through its action of invigorating blood and moving qi, relieve pain, and regulate menstrual cycles.

4. Dissipating Accumulations

Actinidia polygama helps eliminate internal accumulations and has dispersing effects on epigastric fullness and abdominal masses caused by food retention and qi stagnation. It can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, enhance the digestive functions of the spleen and stomach, and help expel accumulated food and gas in the gastrointestinal tract, relieving symptoms such as abdominal distension and pain, and restoring normal function of the spleen and stomach.

5. Calming the Mind

Actinidia polygama also has a certain calming effect, and can be used to treat symptoms such as insomnia, vivid dreams, and irritability. It regulates nervous system function, inducing a relaxed state in the body, improving sleep quality, relieving mental tension and anxiety, and providing physical and mental relaxation.

It is recommended that this herb be used under the guidance of a physician. During treatment, avoid consuming spicy and irritating foods such as hot pot and chili peppers, so as not to affect the herb's therapeutic effects.