After the five-spice vine is used as medicine, it has a bitter and astringent taste. Its properties are cool, and its main effects include clearing heat, detoxification, reducing swelling and relieving pain, and promoting blood circulation. It is commonly used to treat human influenza, rheumatic pain, and irregular menstruation in women.
1. Treatment of snake bites
When people are walking in nature, snake bites often occur. In this case, fresh five-spice vine can be used directly for treatment. The leaves can be crushed and applied externally to detoxify and reduce swelling. This method is effective in treating dog bites and human sores.
2. Treatment of rheumatic numbness
Five-spice vine can promote blood circulation and relieve pain. It is commonly used to treat human rheumatic pain and limb numbness. To treat it, the root of the five-spice vine needs to be sliced and soaked in white wine. After soaking, the medicinal wine can be taken orally and applied to the affected area, which can quickly alleviate the symptoms.
3. Treatment of external bleeding
Accidental injuries causing bleeding often occur. In this case, five-spice vine can be used to stop bleeding. The root bark can be ground into powder and directly applied to the bleeding area, which can accelerate blood clotting and quickly eliminate the symptoms of bleeding.
4. Treatment of menstrual disorders
Five-spice vine is also a gynecological medicine. It has a significant therapeutic effect on menstrual disorders in women. To treat it, the stem of the five-spice vine can be sliced and boiled together with motherwort to make a decoction. After boiling, a moderate amount of brown sugar can be added for flavor, which can enhance its effect in treating dysmenorrhea.
