Monday, October 6, 2008

Polygonum multiflorum

''Polygonum multiflorum'', better known as Chinese knotweed or Flowery knotweed, is a widely used . It is said to the body, and is also commonly known as fo-ti, fo-ti-teng, ho shou wu, or he shou wu . He Shouwu, a Chinese man who is reputed to have lived until the age of 132, is the first consumer of this herb to be reported.

The Chinese patent medicine called Shou Wu Chih has ''Polygonum multiflorum'' as one of its primary ingredients.

As a herb specimen, it is a quickly spreading vine that will cover anything rapidly. There are delicate flowers that appear in the fall.

Medicinal use



In traditional Chinese medicine , ''P. multiflorum'' is believed to:

* the kidneys
* Balance a fragile ''yin''.
* Treat weak bones and premature graying of hair
* Protect the skin against UVB damage

When taken internally, ''P. multiflorum'' also has a laxative effect.

''P. multiflorum'' contains stilbene glycosides similar to resveratrol and with superior antioxidant activity.

Resveratrol is extracted from ''P. multiflorum'''s close relative, Japanese knotweed . Resveratrol has been suggested to extend lifespan by a variety of mechanisms.

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