The efficacy and function of multiflora kiwifruit root

Traditional Chinese medicine is needed to treat diseases, and the root of Actinidia floridula, as a kind of Chinese medicinal material, is also frequently used. So, let’s talk about the effects and functions of the root of Actinidia floridula.

[Source] Medicinal material source: It is the root of Actinidia tiflia (Gardn. et Champ.) Merr., a plant of the Actinidiaceae family.

[Original form] Broad-leaved kiwi vine, up to 8m long. The twigs are light reddish brown, with rusty hairs when young, and light white rectangular to lanceolate lenticels; the medullary septum is lamellar, light white, and hollow when old. Simple leaves are alternate; petioles are 2-8cm long, densely covered with light brown short hairs when young; leaf blades are hard and papery, broadly ovate, obovate, nearly rounded to oblong-ovate, 5.5-14cm long, 4-10cm wide, with acute to acuminate apex, base rounded to shallowly cordate, sometimes cuneate or truncate, margin sparsely bony serrulate, glabrous above, or only hairy along the midrib when young, with scattered or dense white or yellowish-white stellate hairs below, and 6-7 pairs of lateral veins. The cymes are axillary, 3-4 times branched, up to 11cm long, densely covered with rusty hairs; there are 5 sepals, ovate, densely covered with rusty hairs on the outside; there are 5 petals, light yellow-brown, oblong-obovate, slightly pubescent; there are many stamens, and the base of the anthers is not forked; the ovary is nearly spherical, densely covered with pubescent hairs, and the style is slender. The berries are spherical or ovate-oblong, 1.5-2cm long, glabrous when mature or only pubescent at the base, with spots. The flowering period is May-June, and the fruiting period is August-September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in mountain forests at an altitude of 300-1100m.

【Nature and flavor】 Light; astringent; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness; reduces swelling and detoxifies. Mainly used for low back pain, muscle and bone pain, mastitis, sores and scabies

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 10-15g; or soak in wine.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Therefore, through the detailed introduction of the Chinese medicine Actinidia floribunda root in the above article, it is not difficult to find that Actinidia floribunda root has many effects and functions, and its effect in health care is still very good.