Moringa's efficacy and effects

Most Chinese medicinal materials have good effects on the treatment of diseases, such as Moringa vine. Below we will give a basic introduction to the relevant information of Moringa vine.

【Other names】 Akebia affine, large-leaf Akebia affine, small Akebia affine

[Source] Medicinal material source: The vine or whole plant of Clematis yunnanensis, a plant of the Ranunculaceae family.

[Original form] Yunnan Clematis, essentially a vine. The stem is brown, pubescent when young, and then sheds. Leaves opposite, trifoliate; petiole 3-5cm long, sparsely pubescent; leaflets ovate-lanceolate or broadly lanceolate, 5-10cm long, 1.5-4cm wide, apex caudate-acuminate, base rounded, margin neatly serrated, tooth tips with fine cusps, or sometimes entire, hairy above or only on the main vein, pubescent or nearly glabrous below, 3 main veins at base, terminal petiolule 1-3cm long, lateral petiolules less than 1cm long, slightly pubescent or nearly glabrous. The cymes are ventral, shorter than the leaves, with 3-7 flowers, the peduncle is 1-3cm long and pubescent, and there is a pair of lanceolate bracts 1-2cm long at the branches of the inflorescence; the flowers are bisexual, campanulate, erect, 1.5cm in diameter, 4-5mm wide, white or light yellow, with blunt tips, nearly rounded base, pubescent on the outside and outer edges, and glabrous on the inside; petals absent; stamens numerous, 1.2-1.5cm long, filaments linear, 2-3mm long, pubescent, and persistent styles feathery, 2.2cm long. The flowering period is November-December, and the fruiting period is April-May.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in valleys, waterside, forestside or hillside bushes at an altitude of 2000-3000m, climbing on tree branches.

[Properties] Identification of properties: the stems are twined or segmented, cylindrical, brown in surface, herbaceous in the upper part, woody in the middle and lower parts, hard in texture, with the wood occupying most of the cross section. The leaves are opposite, with long petioles and trifoliate leaves; the leaflets are broadly lanceolate or ovate-lanceolate, with acuminate apex, rounded base, and neatly serrated edges. They are brittle and easily broken. It has a faint smell and tastes spicy and slightly bitter.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; warm

【Functions and indications】Dispel wind and dampness; diuretic. Mainly used for rheumatic pain, back pain, and urinary incontinence

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 10-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount, decoct in water and wash with water; or grind into powder and sprinkle on the affected area.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Moringa is often used in the treatment of some diseases. It can be made into a compound prescription or used alone as needed. However, Moringa should not be consumed blindly to avoid adverse effects on the body.