How much is the hundred-year-old Polygonum multiflorum worth

Polygonum multiflorum is one of the common Chinese herbal medicines, also known as multiflowered polygonum, purple black vine, night-blooming vine, etc. It is a perennial winding vine of the Polygonaceae family. It grows in canyon bushes, under forests on hillsides, and in gully stone crevices. The tuber is used as a medicine, which has the effects of nourishing qi, blood, and yin, promoting digestion, and dispelling wind and detoxification. Let's take a look at the price of Polygonum multiflorum per pound!

As a common traditional Chinese herbal medicine, Shouwu has a huge market demand and its price is around 16 to 20 yuan per catty. However, the prices vary greatly due to different specifications, quality, origin, market, etc. The above prices are only for reference, and the actual prices are subject to specific circumstances!

Chinese medicine preparation method of Shouwu

1. Processed Polygonum multiflorum: Raw Polygonum multiflorum is mixed with black bean boiled juice and steamed. After drying, it turns gray-black and is then processed Polygonum multiflorum. It has the effects of nourishing blood, qi, kidney and essence.

2. Raw Polygonum multiflorum: The effect of dried Polygonum multiflorum is completely different from that of processed Polygonum multiflorum. It is used to promote digestion and eliminate carbuncles, etc.

3. Freshly processed Polygonum multiflorum: The fresh one is called freshly processed Polygonum multiflorum, which is similar to raw Polygonum multiflorum, but it has better effects in moistening the intestines, promoting bowel movements and reducing swelling.

Polygonum multiflorum price

How to identify Polygonum multiflorum

1. Origin: The real Polygonum multiflorum is a plant of the Polygonaceae family, while the fake Polygonum multiflorum is generally a plant of the Dioscoreaceae family.

2. Material: The surface of Polygonum multiflorum is brownish red or light brown, wrinkled and uneven, with shallow grooves. The cross section is light yellowish dark brown or brownish red, with irregular conductive tissue rings, and the quality is solid. The surface of fake Polygonum multiflorum is dull and smooth, the cross-section is purple, it has no tendons, and the texture is crispy.

3. Rattan: Fake Polygonum multiflorum is usually artificially forged by inserting real Polygonum multiflorum vine into fake Polygonum multiflorum during later planting. It will be pulled out if you pull it hard.

4. Taste: The real Polygonum multiflorum tastes slightly bitter and astringent, while the fake Polygonum multiflorum tastes bland.