The efficacy and function of Diaoyan Wind

Many people are not very clear about the efficacy and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Diaoyanfeng. Let’s take a look below.

[Other names] Red grapevine, creeper, wood snake, wood three-pronged tiger, three-pronged tiger, bamboo dragon, tree centipede [Guangxi]

[Source] Parthenocissus heterophyllus (Blume) Merr., a plant of the genus Parthenocissus in the Vitaceae family, is used as medicine with its roots and stems . Harvest in autumn, wash, slice and dry.

【Nature and flavor】 Sour, astringent, warm.

【Functions and indications】Dispel wind, activate collaterals, promote blood circulation and relieve pain. Used for rheumatic pain in muscles and bones, leucorrhea, and abdominal pain after childbirth; used externally to treat fractures, swelling and pain caused by falls, and sores.

[Usage and Dosage] 3-5 qian; decoct in water to wash the affected area, or mash it and mix with wine lees, then heat and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

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