The efficacy and function of Clematis slenderleaf

As the pressure of modern life increases, more and more health care methods are emerging, but the most popular ones are still traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese medicine that have been tested for thousands of years. For example, what are the effects and functions of Clematis slenderleaf? Let me introduce it to you today.

[Other names] Bone-penetrating grass, broken intestine grass, dog stomach tendons, donkey broken intestines

[Source] Medicinal material source: The above-ground part of Clematis celeryleaf, a plant of the Ranunculaceae family.

[Original form] Clematis celery, a perennial herbaceous vine, 0.5-4m long. The roots are slender and brown-black. The stem is slender, with longitudinal grooves, slightly pubescent or glabrous. The leaves are two to three times pinnate or pinnately lobed, with petioles up to 7-10cm, rarely up to 15cm, the ultimate segments are linear, 2-3mm wide, and gradually pointed or obtuse at the apex. Cymes are axillary, with 1-3 flowers, drooping bell-shaped, 1-1.5cm in diameter; 4 sepals, light yellow, oblong or narrowly ovate; stamens are numerous, half the length of sepals, filaments are flat; broadly ovate or round, brown-red when mature, persistent style 2-2.5cm long, densely covered with white pubescence. The flowering period is July-August, and the fruiting period is September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on hillsides and ditches at an altitude of 600-3000m.

[Properties] It is thin and winding, with a diameter of 0.5-2.5cm, the surface is grayish yellow green to reddish brown, and the cross section is grayish white. The leaves are two to three times pinnate, with short petioles, small lobes, oblanceolate or lanceolate-stripe, 0.5-2mm wide, and entire. It has a slight fragrance and a unique taste.

[Chemical composition] The flowers and leaves contain flavonoids such as quercetin and kaempferol.

【Nature and flavor】 Leaves are pungent; warm in nature; toxic

【Meridian】 Liver; Stomach

【Functions and indications】 Expel wind and dredge meridians; relieve pain; strengthen the stomach and aid digestion; kill insects. It is used for rheumatic pain, indigestion, vomiting, cysticercosis, scrotal eczema, sores, carbuncle and swelling.

【Usage and Dosage】 For oral administration; decoction, 3-9g. For external use: take appropriate amount, decoct in water for washing; or boil the medicine into a paste for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is an introduction to Clematis slenderleaf. Through this introduction we can understand that Clematis slenderleaf has high medicinal value and can effectively relieve many diseases, but remember not to take it indiscriminately.