The efficacy and function of Clematis leaves

Do you know what Clematis leaf is? It is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. There are many records about it in ancient medical books. Clematis leaf has many medicinal values ​​and can be used to treat some discomfort symptoms in our body. Let us learn about the effects and functions of Clematis leaf in detail.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The leaves of Clematis chinensis of the Ranunculaceae family.

[Original form] 1. Clematis, a woody vine, 3-10m long. After drying, the whole plant turns black. Stem nearly glabrous. Leaves opposite; petiole 4.5-6.5cm long; once pinnate, leaflets 5, sometimes 3 or 7; leaflets papery, narrow ovate, ovate or ovate-lanceolate. Or linear-lanceolate, 1.5-10cm long, 1-7cm wide, with acute or acuminate apex, rounded, broadly cuneate or shallowly cordate base, entire margin, nearly glabrous on both sides, or sparsely pubescent beneath. Inflorescence paniculate, many-flowered, axillary or terminal; flowers bisexual, 1-2cm in diameter; sepals 4, oblong or rounded-obovate, 0.5-1.5cm long, 1.5-3mm wide, spreading, white, apex often convex, outer edge densely pubescent, or with short soft hairs in the middle; petals absent; stamens numerous, unequal in length, glabrous; carpels numerous, pubescent. Achenes are flat, ovate, 3-7 mm long, sparsely covered with soft hairs, and persistent style is feathery, up to 2-5 cm long. The flowering period is from June to September, and the fruiting period is from August to November.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: 1. Growing on hillsides at an altitude of 80-150m, in bushes in valleys, and in grass beside ditches and roadsides.

[Properties] Identification by properties: fresh leaves are green, turn green-brown when dried, and the leaflets are mostly broken. The complete leaf blade is narrowly ovate or triangular-ovate, 3-7cm long, 1.5-3cm wide, with a pointed apex, a rounded or cuneate base, entire margin, and three main veins. Slightly leathery. Slight odor, light taste.

【Chemical composition】 The leaves contain protoanemonin.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; bitter; neutral

【Functions and indications】Relieves sore throat; detoxifies; promotes blood circulation and reduces swelling. It is used to treat sore throat, laryngeal congestion, laryngitis, rheumatoid arthritis, sty, conjunctivitis, etc.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 15-30g; or soak in wine. For external use: foam, take appropriate amount of fresh leaves, mash them and apply to certain acupuncture points. After about 30 minutes, when there is a slight spicy feeling locally, remove the medicine. Small blisters will appear locally after about 1 day.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is the introduction of Clematis leaves. I believe you will understand it after reading it. After knowing the effects and functions of Clematis leaves, you can adjust them according to your own physical condition.