Polygonum Stem - Shou Wu Teng
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Other Common Names
Polygonum Stem
Page # In Ancient Wisdom of the Chinese Tonic Herbs
216
Latin Name
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 is the stem of its more famous root, Polygonum. It is a powerful Shen stabilizing agent used in many formulas to calm the Shen, 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, 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:
- 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 fairly standardized and all of it works about the same.
Contraindications
Polygonum Stem may cause drowsiness
