The efficacy and effects of Shou Wu Vine

April 21, 2023
Shouwu vine, also known as nightshade vine, is the dried vine stem of Polygonum multiflorum. It is one of the traditional tranquilizing herbs in China. It is sweet and flat in nature and belongs to the heart and liver meridians. What are the efficacy and effects of Shou Wu Vine?

Nourishes the heart and calms the mind

Shou Wu Vine is sweet and tonic, entering the heart and liver meridians. It can nourish Yin and Blood, nourish the heart and tranquilize the mind, and is suitable for treating insomnia and dreaminess caused by Yin deficiency and Blood deficiency, as well as restlessness and dreaminess.

Dispelling wind and promoting circulation

Shou Wu Vine can nourish the blood and dispel wind, open the meridians and activate the collaterals, and can be used to treat body pain due to blood deficiency and various rheumatic joint pains.

Dispelling wind and relieving itching

Shou Wu Vine can both dispel wind and nourish blood, and has the effect of nourishing blood to dispel wind and relieve itching. It can also be used to treat itchy skin caused by blood deficiency such as rubella and scabies.

Antioxidant

The crude extract of Shou Wu Vine flavonoids and its flavonoid fractions of different polarities, Shou Wu Vine polysaccharides, etc. have antioxidant effects.

Sedative and hypnotic

Shou Wu Tang decoction has obvious sedative and hypnotic effects on mice, and is synergistic with subthreshold doses of sodium pentobarbital.

Hypolipidemic

Shou Wu Tang has certain hypolipidemic and fatty liver prevention effects. Anti-Shugo vine extract can significantly reduce the blood lipid content of hyperlipidemic rats.
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