The efficacy and function of eel vine

With the development of society and the close international exchanges, most people who study medicine have been seriously influenced by Western medicine, and fewer and fewer people are studying Chinese medicine, which has resulted in less and less understanding of Chinese medicine. Let’s talk about the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine, Monopterus albus.

【Other name】 Gou'er tea

[Source] Berchemia floribunda Brongn., a plant of the genus Berchemia in the Rhamnaceae family, is used as medicine with its root . It can be harvested throughout the year, washed and dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly astringent, warm.

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness, promote blood circulation and relieve pain. Used for rheumatic joint pain, dysmenorrhea, and postpartum abdominal pain; used externally to treat swelling and pain in fractures.

[Usage and Dosage] 1-2 liang of root, stewed with eggs and lean pork in water; for external use, mash the root bark and apply it to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] Illustrated Records of Plant Names and Realities

Above we introduced what eel vine is, its effects and functions. We know that eel vine can not only improve immunity, but also plays an indispensable role in certain diseases.