The efficacy and function of Centipede vine

There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. So do you know about the medicinal herb Centipede vine?

【English name】 Creeping Pothos

[Other names] Fairy sitting grass, stone centipede, flying centipede, centipede grass, iron dove, Bayan ginger, ginger vine, sky centipede, earth and stone centipede, rooster tail, fine centipede grass, centipede grass, stone centipede, descending centipede

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of the Araceae plant Centipede vine.

[Original form] Centipede vine, an epiphytic vine, 1-20m long. The branches are relatively efficient, with ribbed, often tortuous nutrient branches, 0.5-1.5cm long internodes, 1-2cm long aerial roots on the nodes, attached to the tree; the flower branches are cylindrical with longitudinal stripes, 1-1.5cm long internodes, generally without aerial roots, and are mostly scattered or drooping. The petiole is long cuneate, slightly concave at the tip, up to 13-15cm long and 1-1.5cm wide. The petiole on young branches is 2-3cm long and 4mm wide. The leaf blade is lanceolate, gradually narrowing upwards, 3-4cm long and 5-7mm wide, with parallel longitudinal veins like the petiole. The fine veins are networked but very inconspicuous. The leaf blade on young branches is smaller, 1-2cm long and 3-4mm wide. The inflorescence stalk is fusarium and terminal, about 2-3cm long; the bracts are 3-5, lanceolate, 1-5cm long, arranged in a shingle-like manner or relatively far apart; the inflorescence stalk is slender, 11-13cm long, with a linear bracteole 1-2cm long at the base; the spathe is green, linear-lanceolate, acute, with a long tip; the spadix is ​​yellow-green, the stamens are yellow, the pistil is light green, thin cylindrical, 5-6cm long, and can be extended to 10cm when fruiting, with awake; the flowers are dense, with 6 tepals, the yellow-green stamens and stigma slightly protrude from the tepals, and the anthers are yellow. The pulp is flame-colored when mature, oval, and about 1 cm long. The flowering period is March-April, and the fruiting period is May-July.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on rocks or tree trunks in forests below 900m above sea level.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; warm

【Meridian】 Liver meridian

【Functions and indications】 Disperses blood stasis, sets bones, reduces swelling and relieves pain. Mainly used for fatigue, swelling and pain from falls, fractures, sores

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 15-30g; or soak in wine. For external use: take appropriate amount, mash and apply; or stir-fry with wine and apply.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Xinhua Compendium of Materia Medica": The whole plant: has the functions of removing dampness and cooling blood, relieving pain and setting bones. It is used for injuries caused by strain, falls and fractures.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

I believe that through the detailed introduction of Centipede Thunbergia in this article, everyone can understand the efficacy and medicinal properties of Centipede Thunbergia. I hope this helps you all.