"Five-Claw Wind" is a medicinal herb that uses the whole plant. It has the effects of relieving tendons and activating collaterals, promoting blood circulation, and alleviating pain. It is mainly used to treat injuries, rheumatic pain, and other conditions.
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"The original form of Five-Claw Wind is a climbing shrub."
The stem is covered with prickles and brown long hairs.
The leaves are alternate, slightly round in shape, measuring 8-13 centimeters long and 6.5-13 centimeters wide. They are deeply palmate with 5 lobes, with wide lanceolate lobes, sharp tips, heart-shaped bases, irregularly serrated edges, smooth and hairless on the upper surface, and densely hairy along the veins on the lower surface. The petiole is 6-10 centimeters long, covered in fine thorns and long hairs. The stipules are deeply lobed.
The flowers are clustered in the leaf axils, without stalks. The calyx is 5-lobed, with lanceolate lobes and hairs on the outside. The petals are 5 in number and pale yellow. There are numerous stamens and pistils.
The aggregate fruit is spherical and red. It blooms from May to June.
"Distribution and habitat: Sichuan and Guizhou provinces."
"Taste and nature: Bitter and cool."
"Functions and indications: Relieve tendons and activate collaterals, promote blood circulation, and alleviate pain. Mainly used to treat injuries, rheumatic pain, and spasms of the calf muscles."
"Dosage: 5-8 qian."
