The efficacy and function of Apricot vine

The world is full of wonders, and Chinese medicinal materials are also varied and varied. Here I would like to introduce to you a Chinese medicinal material, the agar vine.

[Other names] Baijieteng, Jishanlong, Sophora flavescens (Wild Resource Plants of Guangxi), Qingtengzi, Haziteng (Flora of Hainan), Jinxianfeng (Luchuan Materia Medica), Jinsuoshi, Twenty-four Wind Vine, Mountain Sophora flavescens, Shovelvine (List of Medicinal Plants in Guangxi).

[Source] It is the root , stem or leaf of the Menispermum officinale plant of the Menispermaceae family . Harvest in autumn.

[Original form] A winding vine. Branches herbaceous, slender, striated, glabrous. The leaves are peltate, broadly triangular-ovate to ovate, 2.5-6.5 cm long, 1.5-4.5 cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, nearly truncate or rounded at the base, entire, thinly papery, glabrous on both sides, with 5-7 palmate veins; the petiole is 1.5-4 cm long. Flowers are unisexual and dioecious; inflorescences are axillary; male inflorescences are composed of 3 flowers arranged in a small cyme in a spike-like inflorescence, each male flower has 4 or 5 sepals, which are separate, obovate to form an obovate cuneate, glabrous, petals fused into a cup, and polystaminal stamens slightly protruding; female inflorescences are small cymes arranged in a raceme, each female flower has 2 sepals, which are nearly round, 2 petals of varying sizes, ovary is glabrous, stigma lobes are thick, and drupe is nearly spherical, about 3.5 mm long and 3 mm wide. Flowering and fruiting period is summer and autumn.

[Habitat distribution] Growing in sparse woods or thickets. Distributed in southern my country.

【Nature and flavor】 "Luchuan Materia Medica": "bitter, cold."

【Functions and indications】 ① "Luchuan Materia Medica": "Root: relieves liver fire, relieves heat and toxicity, and reduces inflammation. Treats general sore throat, diphtheria, fetal toxins in children, and toothache caused by wind and fire."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 2 to 3 qian.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

The above is a detailed introduction to the effects and functions of Apricot vine. When choosing it, pay attention to the dosage to avoid causing harm to your body.