The efficacy and function of climbing monkey

Traditional Chinese medicine is a Chinese tradition. For many Chinese people, seeing a Chinese doctor and taking Chinese medicine when they are sick is their tradition and habit. Therefore, Chinese medicine is liked by many people. Climbing monkey is a common Chinese medicinal material. Let's learn about it together below.

[Alias] Red Boy, Climbing Dragon, Climbing Rock Dragon (Guizhou Folk Prescriptions and Medicines Collection), Rock Centipede, Wild Begonia (Guizhou Folk Medicines).

[Source] The whole herb and rhizome of Begonia peltata, a plant of the Begoniaceae family. Collected in autumn.

[Original form] Perennial herb. The rhizome is horizontal, noded and scaly. Leaves grow from the roots; shield-shaped oblong-ovate, 7-12 cm long, 5-7 cm wide, caudate-acuminate at the apex, rounded at the base, entire or wavy, purple beneath; petiole 5-15 cm long, red, glabrous. The flower stem is red, leafless, glabrous, and longer than the petiole; the flowers are monoecious, with dichotomous cymes and terminal inflorescences; the male flowers are light pink, with 4 perianths, 2 of which are large, ovate, 1.5-1.8 cm long, and 2 are small, lanceolate, 6 mm long, with many stamens; the female flowers have 2 round-ovate perianths, a 3-chambered ovary with 3 wings of unequal size, and 3 styles.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in shade. Distributed in Yunnan, Guizhou and other places.

【Properties and flavors】 "Guizhou Folk Medicine": "It tastes astringent and slightly sour, warm in nature, and non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 "Guizhou Folk Prescriptions and Medicines Collection": "It can regulate menstruation, relax muscles and activate blood circulation. It can treat injuries from falls, reduce swelling, and remove blood stasis."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3 to 5 qian; or soaked in wine. For external use: mash and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat injuries from falls: 2 qian of dried climbing monkey, 2 qian of epimedium, 2 qian of Eucommia ulmoides, 2 qian of red Achyranthes bidentata, 2 qian of red hemp, 2 qian of Sargentodoxa chinensis, 2 qian of black bone, 2 qian of water wax gourd, 2 qian of Yama Thorn, 2 qian of mouse droppings, 2 qian of four tiles, 2 qian of Panax notoginseng, 2 qian of a mouthful of blood, 2 qian of iron chopsticks, 1 qian of Ligusticum chuanxiong, 2 qian of Stretching Grass. Carry two kilograms of wine and drink a small cup before going to bed every night.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Guizhou Folk Medicine".

This article introduces some basic knowledge about the medicinal herb climbing monkey. Climbing monkey is very effective in treating some related diseases of the human body. Moreover, climbing monkey has a certain conditioning effect on the body and can be eaten in moderation at ordinary times.