Tuber Fleeceflower Stem
Polygoni Multiflori Caulis, Caulis Polygoni Multiflori
Shou Wu Teng

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; calm

Part(s) used

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Treatment of insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, general aching in blood deficiency, rheumatic arthralgia, external use for itching.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

1. decreasing the level of blood lipids and inhibiting the formation of atherosclerosis.2. oral admintration of its decoction increases the level of blood sugar in rabbits.