Quanshen
Polygonum Bistortae
History
First appeared in Illustrated Classic of the Materia Medica.
Introduction
Derived from the root and rhizome of Polygonum bistorta L., family polygonaceae.
Modern Usage
Quanshen has shown anticancer properties in laboratory tests. Studies in vitro have shown that the alcohol extract of this herb has an inhibiting activity against the Hela cell line, and the water extract of the herb was effective on tumours in mice with a inbiting rate of 75%.
Traditional Usage
Quanshen is bitter, tart and slightly cold in nature. It is used to clear heat and helps to dispel toxins from the body. Externally, it can be used to treat ulcers in the mouth.
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