The efficacy and function of acid leaf gum vine

Many people are not very clear about the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Guttate. Let’s take a look below.

[Other names] Stone sour vine, fine-leaved banyan vine, red-backed sour vine, black wind vine, spotted vine, eighteen diseases, wind vine

[Source] Apocynaceae Ecdysanthera rosea Hook . et Arn., the whole plant is used as medicine.

[Habitat distribution] Provinces and regions south of the Yangtze River, Guangdong and Guangxi.

【Nature and flavor】 Sour, slightly astringent, cool.

【Functions and indications】Diuretic, detumescent and analgesic. It is mainly used to treat sore throat, chronic nephritis, enteritis, rheumatic bone pain, and bruises and swellings.

[Usage and Dosage] 1 to 2 liang, for external use in appropriate amount.

【Note】 Pregnant women should not use this product.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

Having said so much, we can see that Achyranthes bidentata has many functions. It can also be used as medicine to treat diseases. You might as well know more about these, it will be helpful in your life.