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What are the medicinal effects of koji?

Polygonum cuspidatum is the whole grass of Polygonum cuspidatum, also known as Polygonum cuspidatum. Also known as wine grass, distiller's yeast grass, Polygonum grass or Quhua. Pungent in taste and warm in nature. Has the effects of relieving swelling and pain, and treating swelling and pain, dysentery and abdominal pain.

As a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, the medicinal value of Polygonum hydropiper has been introduced in many ancient medical works.

Compendium of Materia Medica records: "pungent, pungent and warm."

"Bielu" records: "Polygonum cuspidatum leaves belong to the tongue, which can remove evil spirits in the large intestine and small intestine, benefit the middle energizer and nourish the heart."

"Tang Materia Medica" records: "The Lord was injured by a snake and suffered from sputum; Squeeze the juice until the snake venom enters the abdomen; Boil your feet in water and then lick them to eliminate the swelling of beriberi. "

"Materia Medica" records: "Polygonum hydropiper leaves, the main addiction, take a grip, cook it every day; Cholera turns tendons again, taking more soup to burn feet; Fox thorn nevus with mashed branches and leaves; It also treats children's head sores. "

"Lingnan Materia Medica Collection" records: "Apply injuries, wash scabies, relieve itching and reduce swelling."

Modern clinical medical research shows that Polygonum hydropiper has antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hemostatic, anti-tumor and analgesic effects, and its effective component is total flavonoids.