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Bian Xu (Herba Polgoni Avicularis)

(page 401 Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology by John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen "Full-color photographs are displayed in alphabetical order by pinyin name in this section, to assist in accurate recognition of individual herbs...")

Pinyin Name: Bian Xu

Alternate Chinese Names: Bian Zhu, Dao Sheng Cao,

Niu Bian Cao Original Source: Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Divine

Husbandman's Classic of the Materia Medica) in the second century

English Name: common knotgrass herb

Botanical Name: Polygonum aviculare L. (Bian Xu)

Pharmaceutical Name: Herba Polygoni Avicularis

Properties: bitter, cool Channels Entered: Urinary Bladder

 

CHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS

1. Promotes Diuresis

Lin zheng (dysuria syndrome): Bian Xu (Herba Polygoni Avicularis) dispels damp-heat and promotes urination. It is commonly used to treat re lin (heat dysuria) with burning and pain. It also is effective in treating urethral calculi.

• Eye redness and pain: use Di Fu Zi as a tea with ]ue Ming Zi (Semen Cassiae), QingXiangZi (Semen Celosiae) and Gu fing Cao (Flos Eriocauli).

DOSAGE

10 to 15 grams.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Oleanolic acid, ecdysteroid, triterpenoid saponins, alkaloids. 1

PHARMACOLOGICAL EFFECTS

• Antibiotic: Water extract of Df Fu Zi has an inhibitory effect with Xiao Ji (Herba Cirisii), Pu Huang (Pollen Typhae) and Bai Mao Gen (Rhizoma Imperatae).

• Shi lin (stone dysuria) with kidney stones: use it with Jin Qian Cao (Herba Lysimachiae) and Hai Jin Sha (Herba Lygodii).

Jaundice: Bian Xu treats jaundice caused by the accumulation of damp-heat in the Liver and Gallbladder.

• Jaundice: use this herb with Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei), Yin Chen Hao (Herba Artemisiae Scopariae) and Zhi Zi (Fructus Gardeniae).

 

2. Kills Parasites

Parasites: Bian Xu kills parasites, especially roundworm and hookworm.

• Parasites: use the vinegar-fried form of Bian Xu with Shi Jun Zi (Fructus Quisqualis), Wu Mei (Fructus Mume) and Hua Jiao (Pericarpium Zanthoxyli).

• Anal itching caused by parasites: use Bian Xu decoction as a topical wash.

• Genital itching: use it with Di Fu Zi (Fructus Kochiae) and Ku Shen Gen (Radix Sophorae Flavescentis) topical­ly as a powder or wash.

• Eczema: combine it with Gang Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis), Huang Bai (Cortex Phellodendri), Bai Xian Pi (Cortex Dictamni) and Ku Shen Gen (Radix Sophorae Flavescentis).

Dermatological disorders: Bian Xu treats tinea, oozing sores and damp skin lesions. It can either be taken inter­nally or applied topically.

3. Dispels Damp-Heat

Bian Xu treats jaundice caused by damp-heat.

• Jaundice: use it with Yin Chen Hao (Herba Artemisiae Scopariae) and Zhi Zi (Fructus Gardeniae).

DOSAGE

10 to 15 grams.

CAUTIONS / CONTRAINDICATIONS

• Over-consumption of Bian Xu may cause depletion of jing (essence) and qi.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Avicularin, quercitrin, d-catechol, gallic acid, caffeic acid, oxalic acid, silicic acid, cholorogenic acid, p-coumaric acid. 1

PHARMACOLOGICAL EFFECTS

• Diuretic: Decoction of Bian Xu at 20 g/kg increased the excretion of water, sodium and potassium in rats. 2

• Antibiotic: Decoction of Bian Xu has an inhibitory influence on Bacillus dysenteriae, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa?

• Antihypertensive: Intravenous injection of water or alcohol extracts of Bian Xu lowered blood pressure in dogs, rabbits, and cats. The antihypertensive effect is attributed to increased urine output. 4

 

CLINICAL STUDIES AND RESEARCH

• Acute bacterial dysentery: An herbal syrup of Bian Xu containing 1 g/ml of the herb was used to treat patients with acute bacterial dysentery; 50 ml of the syrup was administered two to three times daily. Out of 108 patients, there was complete recovery in 104 cases and moderate improvement in 4 cases. The average was one day for reduction of body temperature, four days for relief of abdominal pain, and five days for return of nor­ mal bowel movement. No adverse reaction was reported during the treatment period. In a follow-up evaluation of 36 patients between 1 and 12 months after treatment, there were only 2 cases of recurrence. 5

• Toothache: A decoction of 50 to 100 grams of Bian Xu given in two equally-divided doses effectively treated toothache. Of 81 patients, 80 reported relief of pain within 2 to 3 days after the treatment. 6

 

HERB-DRUG INTERACTION

• Diuretics: Bian Xu has a diuretic effect. Though this potential interaction has not been documented, concur­ rent use with diuretic drugs may lead to increased elimi­ nation of water and/or electrolytes. 7 [Note: Examples of diuretics include chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide (Lasix), bumetanide (Bumex), and torsemide (Demadex).]

TOXICOLOGY

Bian Xu may cause dermatitis or gastrointestinal distur­ bance when used as food for horses and sheep. 8

References

1. Xian Dai Zhong Yao Yao Li Xue (Contemporary Pharmacology of Chinese Herbs), 1997; 556

2. Chang Yong Zhong Yao Cheng Fen Yu Yao Li Shou Ce (A Handbook of the Composition and Pharmacology of Common Chinese Drugs), 1994; 1665:1667

3. Yi Xue Xue Bao (Report of Medicine), 1983; 18(9):700

4. Chang Yong Zhong Yao Cheng Fen Yu Yao Li Shou Ce (A Handbook of the Composition and Pharmacology of Common Chinese Drugs), 1994; 1665:1667

5. Zhong Cao Yao Tong Xun (Journal of Chinese Herbal Medicine), 1972; 2:24

6. Shan Xi Zhong Yi ( Shanxi Chinese Medicine), 1986; 1:28

7. Chen, J. Recognition & prevention of herb-drug interactions, Medical Acupuncture, Fall/Winter 1998/1999; volume 10/number 2; 9-13

8. Zhong Yao Yao Li Xue (Study of Chinese Herbology), 1986; 127

 

 

 

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