The efficacy and function of red sow vine

Red sow vine is something that many people are very familiar with. The benefits that red sow vine brings to us are not available in other foods. So what are the effects of red sow vine? Let’s learn about it together.

[Alias] Hairy-leaved blackberry, five-clawed dragon, five-dragon grass, five-leaf vine, and wonderful mother sister.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb or root of the plant Caulis Sophorae Flavescentis of the grape family.

[Original form] A herbaceous vine of the Rhizoma Cynoglossi. The stem has longitudinal stripes; the tendrils are slender and branched; the young parts and twigs are covered with gray or light gray short soft hairs. Bird-toed compound leaves, with 5 leaflets; with long petioles, petioles covered with gray or light gray short soft hairs; leaf blades membranous, lanceolate to obovate-oblong, 2.5-7cm long, with acute or obtuse apex, sharp serrations on the edges, and densely covered with gray or light gray short soft hairs on the back; the middle petiole is the longest, and the lateral ones are shorter. The flowers are bisexual, with axillary or pseudo-axillary cymes and long peduncles; the flowers are small, yellow-green, and short-stalked; the calyx is cup-shaped; the corolla does not expand, with 4 petals; there are 4 stamens, opposite the petals, and the anthers are nearly round. The berries are spherical, green, and shiny black when ripe. There are 2-4 seeds, which are ovate-triangular and have 2 deep grooves on the back. The flowering period is summer and the fruiting period is autumn.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in sparse woods in valleys.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Cold

【Functions and indications】 Clears the liver and improves eyesight; cools blood and eliminates carbuncle; disperses blood stasis and relieves pain. It is used to treat red and swollen eyes, lung abscess, hematuria, traumatic injury, and burns.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 15-30g, double the amount for fresh product. For external use: take appropriate amount, mash or grind into powder for application.

【Note】 People with weak constitution and pregnant women should take with caution.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

This is all we have to say about the efficacy of red sow vine. I hope it will be helpful to you. Although the value of red sow vine is very high, we must be cautious when eating it.