Polygonum Multiflorum Honey Drink，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes the heart and spleen. Indicated for geriatric neurosis due to deficiency of both the heart and spleen, manifested by palpitations, forgetfulness, restless sleep, frequent dreaming, easily startled, dizziness, fatigue, poor appetite, a lackluster complexion, a pale tongue with a thin white coating, and a fine, weak pulse.
Polygonum Multiflorum Honey Drink
Herbal Tea Name: Polygonum Multiflorum Honey Drink
Chinese Name: 夜交藤蜜饮
Formula
30 g Polygonum multiflorum, 30 g Albizia bark, 15 g honey.Main Ingredients
How To Make
Sort the Polygonum multiflorum and Albizia bark to remove impurities, wash them thoroughly, and air-dry. Cut the Polygonum multiflorum into small pieces and chop the Albizia bark finely. Place them together in a clay pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and simmer over medium heat twice, for 30 minutes each time. Combine the strained liquids from both decoctions, stir in the honey, and mix well.
Efficacy
Nourishes the heart and spleen. Indicated for geriatric neurosis due to deficiency of both the heart and spleen, manifested by palpitations, forgetfulness, restless sleep, frequent dreaming, easily startled, dizziness, fatigue, poor appetite, a lackluster complexion, a pale tongue with a thin white coating, and a fine, weak pulse.
Usage
Take in divided doses in the morning and evening, or as a single dose every night before bedtime.
Commentary
Polygonum multiflorum serves as the monarch (chief) herb, setting the primary direction for the whole recipe. Albizia bark (He-huan-pi) joins as the supporting deputy, sweet-neutral in property, acting through the Heart, Liver, Lung meridians to soothe the liver, calm the spirit and activate blood. Finally, honey (Feng-mi) serves as the envoy herb, harmonizing the whole; its role is to moisten the lung and harmonize the formula and coordinate the herbs. United, the ingredients nourish the heart and spleen, addressing the root disturbance of the heart and spleen pattern.