Trying out a friend's herb... Polygonum multiflorum - He Shou Wu "He Shou Wu is a yin herb, which means it correlates to and encourages feminine/receptive energy. Many people feel calmer and more balanced both in mind and body with this herb.” [review] It is said to enhance receptivity to spirit The Western Science This plant reportedly acts as a neuroprotective agent and 2,3,5,4'-tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-beta-D-glucoside (THSG) exerts antidepressant effects through oxidative stress and inflammatory pathways [1] and the enhancement of the hippocampal BDNF system [2] It may prevent insomnia by regulating sleep duration [3] It may have anti-diabetic activity [4]. It is suggested to have anti-oxidant and MAO-B modulatory action [5]. There are concerns with liver toxicity [6] which are seemingly oddly dose dependent [7] One summary: - Neuroprotective - beneficial metabolic activity - potential sleep improvement
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