The efficacy and function of Shangshanlong

Everyone is familiar with the mountain dragon, of course some people are relatively unfamiliar with it. In fact, Shangshanlong is a relatively common Chinese medicinal material. So what is the function of the Mountain Dragon?

[Other names] Big bone-setting dan, wild grape, mountain dragon

[Source] Ampelopsis bodimeri (Levl. et Van.) Rehd., Vitaceae , the root bark of which is used as medicine.

【Habitat distribution】 Shaanxi, Hubei, Sichuan and Gansu.

【Nature and flavor】 Sour, spicy, astringent, neutral.

【Functions and indications】Reduce swelling and detoxify, stop bleeding, relieve pain, discharge pus and promote tissue regeneration, and eliminate rheumatism. It is mainly used to treat bruises, fractures, rheumatic leg pain, bloody stools, metrorrhagia, and leucorrhea.

【Usage and Dosage】 5 to 6 coins. For external use, mash the fresh product and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine

The above is the introduction to the Chinese medicinal material Shangshanlong. For medicinal herbs that we don't understand, we should learn more about them so that we can make full use of them in our lives and not be at a loss.