Overview of the efficacy and function of closing the door at night

Yeguanmen, also known as "Albizia bark" or "Yehehua", is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. The bark and flowers are used as medicine. It has the effects of calming the nerves, relieving depression, activating blood circulation and reducing swelling. Its main functions include relieving insomnia and anxiety, promoting emotional stability, and assisting in the treatment of bruises. Secondary effects involve improvement of skin inflammation and mild analgesia. In terms of content structure, this article will first introduce its core functions, then expand on the pharmacological mechanism and applicable groups, and finally provide a comprehensive reference based on modern research and usage precautions.

Core functions: calming the nerves, relieving depression and regulating emotions

The most significant effect of closing the door at night isSoothe the nerves and relieve depression, especially suitable for insomnia and dreaminess caused by mood swings. Its active ingredients, such as albizzen saponins, regulate the nervous system and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that closing the door at night can soothe the liver and relieve depression. It is often used for people with menopausal syndrome or long-term stress. Modern research has also confirmed that its extract can increase the level of serotonin in the brain and help stabilize mood.

Auxiliary function: promoting blood circulation, reducing swelling and trauma application

In addition to calming the nerves, closing the door at night also hasPromoting blood circulation and removing blood stasisEfficacy, external application can relieve swelling and pain caused by bruises. The tannins and flavonoids in its bark can inhibit inflammatory factors and promote local blood circulation. Folks often crush the bark of Night Gate and apply it on bruised areas, or mix it with safflower and angelica to make medicinal wine for external use. It should be noted that direct use should be avoided when the skin is damaged to avoid irritation.

Modern research and usage precautions

In recent years, studies have found that the extract of Night Gate has a certain improvement effect on mild neurasthenia and chronic fatigue (see table below). However, long-term use requires caution, and pregnant women and patients with hypotension should avoid it. It is recommended that the daily dosage should not exceed 10 grams, and should not be taken together with sedative drugs. When using it, it is recommended to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and make a prescription according to your constitution and syndrome differentiation.

Summary and reasonable application suggestions

As a traditional medicinal material, Night Gate has both psychological and physiological regulating effects, but it needs to be used scientifically. For insomnia or emotional problems, it can be combined with jujube seeds or roses to enhance the effect; when applied to trauma, it needs to be combined with cold or hot compresses. The value lies in holistic conditioning, not alternative treatments. When choosing, give priority to regular medicinal materials that have been processed to avoid raw products irritating the gastrointestinal tract.

Citing sources

1. "Chinese Materia Medica" Volume 6, compiled by the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2. Li Shizhen's "Compendium of Materia Medica·Mubu"
3. "Progress in Pharmacological Research on Albizia Julibrissin" by China Pharmaceutical University in 2020