The efficacy and function of sow vine

There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. So do you know about the medicinal herb sow vine?

【Other names】 Roadside, centipede vine

[Source] The stems and leaves of sow vine of the grape family.

【Original form】Climbing herb. Branches smooth or slightly pubescent, with forked tendrils. The palmate compound leaves are alternate and have long petioles; the leaflets are 3, petiolate, elliptic to ovate, acuminate at the apex, cuneate at the base, and with irregular serrations on the margin. Cymes are axillary with long stalks; flowers are small, bisexual, with short stalks; sepals are 4, green; petals are 4, separated at the upper part, fleshy, pink, disk is entire or 4-lobed and fused to the ovary; ovary has 2 chambers, each with 2 ovules. The berries are oblate and black.

[Habitat distribution] Growing under forests on hillsides. Distributed in provinces such as Hubei, Sichuan, Yunnan and Shaanxi.

【Functions and indications】 Mash and apply to treat fractures.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

The effects and functions of sow vine are varied, and we should choose the appropriate method of consumption according to different physical symptoms. In life, we can learn more about this when we have free time.