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Other
Common Names
Polygonum Stem
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Number In Radiant Health
216
Pharmaceutical
Latin
Caulis Polygoni Multiflori
Pinyin
Shou Wu Teng
Treasures
Shen and Blood
Treasure Rating
***
Atmospheric
Energy
Neutral
Organ
Meridian Systems
Heart and Liver
Primary
Functions
Nourish Heart blood, steady the mind, stabilize Shen,
promote sound sleep
Qualities
Polygonum stem, the stem of its more famous root,
Polygonum, is a powerful Shen stabilizing agent used in
many formulas to calm the Spirit, steady the mind and
promote sound sleep. It has a smooth action and is very
safe to use. It is generally combined with other Shen
stabilizing herbs such as Zizyphus seed, Biota, Dragon
Bone, Oyster Shell and Fu Shen, and with other Heart
blood tonics such as Longan to treat insomnia due to
Heart Blood deficiency. Such insomnia is characterized
by difficulty in falling asleep, as opposed to Heart Yin
deficiency insomnia, which is characterized by
difficulty staying asleep.
Primary
Combinations
Combine with:
1. Zizyphus Seed, Albizia Bark, Spirit Poria, Biota
Seed, Polygala, Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell to
stabilize Shen and treat insomnia caused by anxiety
Varieties and Grading
Polygonum stem is fair standardized and all of it works
about the same.
Contraindications
Polygonum Stem may cause drowsiness
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