What are the effects, functions and edible methods of Polygonum multiflorum?

Polygonum multiflorum is a common plant in life, and it also has high medicinal value and is a very useful Chinese medicinal material. But if we ask you what effects Polygonum multiflorum has, I believe many people don’t know. They may have only heard of it when taking Chinese medicine. Among them, Polygonum multiflorum is very effective in replenishing qi and blood, anti-aging, etc.

1. Polygonum multiflorum has the effects of replenishing qi and blood, nourishing the liver and kidneys, and strengthening the body. Polygonum multiflorum contains carotene, vitamin B2 and other vitamins. Pick the tender stems and leaves of Polygonum multiflorum in spring and stir-fry them. Pick the tubers of Polygonum multiflorum in autumn, wash them and cook them into porridge or soup. Eating them in this way can promote the vigorous essence and blood of the human body, nourish the liver and kidneys, and strengthen the muscles and bones.

2. Polygonum multiflorum has the effect of black hair and delaying aging

For symptoms such as gray hair, tooth loss, and age spots, regularly eating Polygonum multiflorum soup can make your hair black and delay aging.

3. Polygonum multiflorum has the effect of protecting the liver and increasing liver glycogen

The diphenylene compounds contained in Polygonum multiflorum can reduce the levels of serum free fatty acids and liver lipid peroxides in the human body. Fresh raw Polygonum multiflorum, Polygonum multiflorum prepared with black bean juice, and steamed Polygonum multiflorum water all have the effect of protecting the liver.

4. Polygonum multiflorum has the effect of promoting human hematopoietic function and increasing human bone marrow hematopoietic stem cells.

5. Polygonum multiflorum has the effect of lowering blood lipids and resisting atherosclerosis. Regular consumption of soup and porridge made with Polygonum multiflorum in daily life can effectively reduce the levels of total serum cholesterol and serum triglycerides in the human body, lower blood lipids and prevent atherosclerosis in the human body.

6. Polygonum multiflorum has the effect of moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements

As for Polygonum multiflorum, it can play a strong role in promoting intestinal peristalsis, digestion and absorption, and moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements.