What is the difference between He Shou Wu and Qian Jin Vine?

There are differences in the source of traits, efficacy and main indications, precautions and other aspects of Qianjin vine and He Shouwu. 1. Source properties: He Shouwu is the dried tuberous root of Polygonum multiflorum, irregular fusiform or mass shape, slightly bitter and astringent flavor, reddish-brown or reddish-brown surface. The root is cylindrical, with dark brown outer skin and yellow-white inner skin, and the old stems are lignified, with bitter and pungent taste. 2. Efficacy: He Shouwu has the effect of laxative, eliminating carbuncle, detoxification, interception of malaria, etc. It is often used in sores and carbuncles (generalized to all superficial surgical diseases of the body surface, with redness, swelling, heat, pain, etc.), rashes and itching (rash on the skin, wind prone), intestinal dryness, constipation, prolonged malaria, scrofula (mainly refers to the cervical lymph node nodules tuberculosis), etc. The root is good at eliminating swellings, and relieves pain and swelling. Qianjin vine is good at reducing swelling and diuresis, clearing heat and detoxification, dispelling wind and relieving pain, commonly used in sore throat, poisonous snake bite, rheumatism paralysis (wind-cold and dampness paralysis of the joints, lumbar and leg pain), edema, carbuncle, swelling and sores (refers to all superficial surgical diseases on the surface of the body, with redness, swelling, heat, pain and so on) and other diseases. 3. Precautions: He Shou Wu should be used with caution in cases of loose stools and dampness and phlegm. Adverse effects of the above drugs are not known. Neither He Shou Wu nor Qian Jin Teng should be used indiscriminately to avoid injury to the body, and the medication must be used in strict accordance with medical advice.