Polygonum multiflorum has the effect of promoting menstruation and lactation. Many breastfeeding mothers will drink some Polygonum multiflorum soup. Some fathers will also drink it. Some people may be concerned about whether men can consume Polygonum multiflorum.
Can men consume Polygonum multiflorum?
Yes, they can.
When people mention Polygonum multiflorum, they often think it is for women to promote menstruation and lactation. However, Polygonum multiflorum has a mild and sweet taste and a slightly cold nature. In addition to promoting menstruation and lactation, it also has the effects of clearing heat and promoting diuresis. It has no apparent toxic side effects. Therefore, men can also take Polygonum multiflorum, and a small amount of consumption will not have any adverse effects on the body.
What are the effects of men consuming Polygonum multiflorum?
Promoting diuresis and relieving stranguria
Polygonum multiflorum has a light texture and the effect of promoting menstruation and diuresis. It can descend the bladder and small intestine meridians, clear heat, promote diuresis, and help facilitate urination. It can be used to treat symptoms such as painful and difficult urination, short and red urine, and edema caused by stranguria.
Clearing heat and dampness
Polygonum multiflorum has a slightly cold nature and can clear heat and dampness. It has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on symptoms such as heavy head and body, fatigue, aversion to cold, and chest tightness caused by the onset of dampness and heat or the combination of summer dampness and heat.
What should men pay attention to when consuming Polygonum multiflorum?
1. Do not consume excessive amounts
Polygonum multiflorum is a traditional Chinese medicinal material, and its nature is slightly cold. Excessive consumption may stimulate the stomach and cause discomfort, diarrhea, or loose stools. Polygonum multiflorum has a diuretic effect, and excessive consumption may also increase the frequency of urination, affecting the normal function of the kidneys. It is generally recommended to consume 3-5 grams.
2. Avoid long-term consumption
Polygonum multiflorum has a strong diuretic effect. Long-term consumption may increase the burden on the kidneys and is not conducive to the health of the kidneys. It is recommended to stop using Polygonum multiflorum when the symptoms disappear.
Who should not consume Polygonum multiflorum?
Pregnant women
Polygonum multiflorum is a traditional Chinese medicinal material, and its medicinal ingredients may affect the growth and development of the fetus. Moreover, Polygonum multiflorum has a slightly cold nature and the effect of promoting the circulation of meridians. Consumption by pregnant women may cause miscarriage.
People with deficiency of qi and yin
Polygonum multiflorum has a strong diuretic effect. Consumption by people with deficiency of both qi and yin may further deplete qi and body fluids, leading to increased thirst, shortness of breath, epigastric distention, pale complexion, fatigue, dry mouth, and other symptoms of deficiency of both qi and yin.
People with internal cold
Polygonum multiflorum has a slightly cold nature. Consumption by people with weakness in the middle burner and cold limbs, cold abdominal pain, and other symptoms may exacerbate the coldness in the body and worsen discomfort.
How to consume Polygonum multiflorum?
Stewed pig trotters with Polygonum multiflorum
Ingredients: 1 pig trotter, 5 grams of Polygonum multiflorum, 30 grams of peanuts, 5 red dates, ginger slices, scallion segments, cooking wine, a little salt.
1. Wash the pig trotter and chop it into pieces.
2. Wash the Polygonum multiflorum, astragalus root, and peanuts, and wash the red dates and remove the pits.
3. Put the pig trotter into boiling water to blanch and remove blood, then take it out, and wash off any foam.
4. Put all the above ingredients into a stewing pot.
5. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer on low heat for about 1-2 hours until the pig trotter is tender.
6. Finally, add a little salt for seasoning.
Boiled water with Polygonum multiflorum
1. Soak 3-5 grams of Polygonum multiflorum in water for about 30 minutes.
2. Pour it into a clay pot.
3. Boil it over high heat, then simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes.
4. Filter out the residue and drink the juice.
