The efficacy and function of Clematis chinensis

Speaking of large-flowered Clematis, we are all familiar with it. Large-flowered Clematis is not only edible but also has very high medicinal effects. Eating large-flowered Clematis regularly can have very good health-preserving and health-care effects.

【Other name】Clematis

[Source] Medicinal material source: the roots and stems of the hairy plant Clematis chinensis.

[Original form] Large-flowered Clematis, essentially a vine, 2-4m long. The fibrous roots are yellowish brown and slightly spicy when new. The stem is cylindrical, brown-red or dark brown, covered with spreading soft hairs when young, and then falls off and becomes nearly glabrous. Leaves opposite, trifoliate or doubly doubly compound; petiole 6-11cm long, slightly swollen at base; leaflets thin papery or sub-leathery, oblong or ovate-lanceolate, 5-7cm long, 2-3.5cm wide, acuminate at apex, broadly cuneate at base, entire, main vein pubescent above, pubescent beneath; petiolules short or 1-2cm long, pubescent. Flowers bisexual, solitary in leaf axils; pedicels 12-18cm long, pubescent, with a pair of leaf-like bracts in the middle of the pedicel, broadly ovate, 4.5-7cm long, 2.5-4.5cm wide, 1.5-2.5cm wide, with acute apex, a purple band along the three midribs on the outside, pubescent, glabrous inside, with obvious veins; petals absent; stamens numerous, up to 1.5cm long, dark purple, with the outer one longer, filaments twice as long as anthers, anthers 5mm long; carpels numerous, ovary and base of style pubescent, upper part of style pubescent, stigma swollen. Achenes are obovate, about 5mm long, sparsely pubescent, with persistent style feathery and stigma persistent, 1.5-3cm long. The flowering period is May-June, and the fruiting period is June-July.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on hillsides, stream sides or mixed woods at footpaths at an altitude of 200-500m, climbing on trees.

[Properties] Identification of properties: the stems and vines can reach 4m, are twined or cut, 2-6mm in diameter, have longitudinal ridges, are brown-red or dark brown in surface, and are hard. Some have visible opposite leaves, complete leaves are twice-ternate, with long petioles, leaflets ovate-lanceolate, gradually pointed at apex, broadly cuneate at base, entire, withered green color, and thin papery. Slightly spicy and astringent.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; slightly spicy; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness; regulates qi and promotes bowel movements; detoxifies. It is used for urinary incontinence, abdominal distension, constipation, toothache caused by wind or fire, star-shaped clouds in the eyes, and insect and snake bites.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 15-30g. For external use: take appropriate amount of fresh product, mash it and apply it on the affected area.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

In the above article, we analyzed the large-flowered Clematis chinensis and learned that its functions and effects are very extensive. As long as we know more about the medicinal properties of traditional Chinese medicine, we will not panic when encountering diseases.