The efficacy and function of pink leaf brocade

Most Chinese medicinal materials have good effects on the treatment of diseases, such as the pink-leaved ivy. Below we will give a basic introduction to the relevant information of the pink-leaved ivy.

[Other name] Fine sow vine (Catalogue of Guizhou Medicinal Plants).

[Source] It is the root or vine of the pink-leaved creeper of the grape family. Roots, harvested in summer and autumn.

[Original form] Deciduous climbing vine. Young branches have 4 to 6 ridges; young leaves are purple, tendrils have 3 to 5 branches, and have suckers at the ends. Palmate compound leaves are alternate; leaflets are 5, narrowly elliptic to elliptic, 3-6 cm long, 1.5-2.5 cm wide, with long acuminate apex, cuneate base, sparsely serrated margin above the middle, pinkish white underneath, glabrous or slightly pubescent along the midrib; petiole is 3-6 cm long. The cymes are opposite the leaves; the flowers are 5-membered; the calyx is disc-shaped, entire; the petals are elliptical and spreading; the stamens are 5, opposite the petals; the style is cylindrical, and the ovary is 2-chambered. Berries black. Flowering period is September.

[Habitat distribution] Often climbs on walls, rocks or trees. Distributed in the eastern and southwestern provinces of my country.

[Nature and flavor] "Guizhou Herbal Medicine": "Root, neutral in nature, sweet and spicy in taste."

【Functions and indications】 ① "Zhejiang Tianmu Yam Plant Records": "Root or vine: treat joint pain; root: treat leucorrhea in women."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 2 to 3 liang.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Zhejiang Tianmu Yam Plant Records"

The unique living environment gives the pink-leaved ground ivy magical effects. After the introduction above, I believe everyone has a certain understanding. I hope that everyone can learn more about this in daily life, and while increasing experience, be able to solve the difficulties in life.