In rural areas, there is a kind of weed that people usually remove without knowing its valuable medicinal properties. It is called Polygonum aviculare, also known as knotweed. Both the whole plant and its root and stem can be used as medicine to treat various diseases. Let's take a closer look at the efficacy and functions of Polygonum aviculare!
1. Heat-clearing and detoxifying
When using Polygonum aviculare for heat-clearing and detoxifying purposes, the simplest method is to use dried Polygonum aviculare. It can be soaked in hot water or boiled to make medicinal soup, or it can be directly soaked in alcohol or water for consumption.
2. Reducing swelling and resolving stasis
For injuries from falls or blows, the Polygonum aviculare should be mashed into a paste and applied to the wound. It should be fixed with a wooden board, and the affected area should be massaged with alcohol soaked with Polygonum aviculare for better results.
When used externally, fresh Polygonum aviculare is generally used. The leaves and branches are picked, crushed, and applied to the injured area, which has excellent effects in reducing swelling and resolving stasis.
3. Treating fractures
Take the dried root and stem of Polygonum aviculare, wash and dry it, grind it into fine powder, mix it with a small amount of flour (4:1), and mix it with white wine to form a paste. Apply it to the fractured area on a gauze and fix it with a splint. Change the medicine every 5-10 days, and add white wine once every other day to enhance the medicinal effect.
4. Promoting blood circulation and dispelling dampness
The whole plant of Polygonum aviculare can be used as medicine. It has good effects in dispelling wind and dampness, promoting blood circulation, and detoxifying and anti-inflammatory. In the field of medicine, it is effective in treating symptoms such as falls and blows.
