The efficacy and function of wormwood

Speaking of the wormwood vine, I believe many friends know it because it has a good effect in treating diseases. However, some friends do not know the specific effects of Xingteng, so let’s take a detailed look at the effects of Xingteng here.

[Other names] Leech vine, ten-foot vine, dragon beard vine, white peony root, false yellow vine, fine green withered vine, hook flower, side amaranth

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole plant of the plant Echinops chinensis of the Aspergillus family.

【Original form】 Evergreen vine, 5-10m long. With axillary tendrils; branches are slender, green, with inconspicuous stripes. Simple leaves are alternate, papery to thick papery; petiole 3-10cm long; leaf blade ovate, oblong ovate or triangular ovate, 8-20cm long, 4-15cm wide, apex acuminate, obtuse or apical, base varies greatly, slightly cordate, rounded, truncated or broadly cuneate, green above, pinkish green below; basal veins 3, rarely 5, lateral veins 2-4 pairs, raised on the back, reticular veins sparse. The flowers are bisexual and arranged in axillary dichotomous cymes, with a length of 6-18 cm. The branches and pedicels are slender, gradually thickening and growing after flowering. The peduncle is 4-9 cm long; the calyx tube is 0.5-0.8 mm long, with 4-5 lobes; the corolla is white. The teeth are ovate-triangular, with 5 stamens opposite the corolla lobes, extremely short filaments, 2-chambered anthers, and longitudinal fissures; the ovary is buried in the disk, with 3 carpels and 1 chamber; the style is extremely short, conical, and has 3 shallow cracks at the top. The drupe is surrounded by a calyx that is enlarged into a pitcher shape when ripe. When the fruit is ripe, the calyx tube surrounding the fruit separates from the fruit and splits into 3-5 irregular, outward-curved petals; the fruit pedicel is 1.5-3cm long; there is one blue-purple seed. The flowering period is April-May, and the fruiting period is May-July.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in low hills or mountainous areas at an altitude of 280-1500m, along streams, in valleys, dense or sparse forests, on the edge of forests or in thickets.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness; dispels wind and promotes blood circulation. Mainly used for edema; dysuria; jaundice; hemiplegia; rheumatic bone pain; traumatic injury

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 9-15g; or soak in wine. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

After reading the above detailed introduction to the effects and functions of Xingteng, I believe many friends have already known the benefits of Xingteng. It can be seen that the smelly vine is very beneficial to our human body. If you need it, you might as well give it a try.