We all know that medication should not be taken in excess, and the same goes for Chinese herbal medicine. Nüwei, a type of Chinese herb, has the effects of dispelling wind and dampness, warming the middle and regulating qi. But do you know about the ornamental value of Nüwei?
Image of Nüwei
【Taboos of Nüwei】
Excessive ingestion of Nüwei can cause discomfort in the stomach, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, headache, chest tightness, weakness in limbs, or facial swelling.
Nüwei grows in the wild and can also be cultivated. It is distributed in Hunan, Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian, Taiwan, Guangdong, Guangxi, and other areas.
【Effects and Functions of Nüwei】
In traditional Chinese medicine, Nüwei is believed to have anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and lactation-promoting effects. It is used for enteritis, dysentery, goiter, rheumatic joint pain, urinary tract infections, and insufficient lactation.
1. Li Dangzhi's "Yao Lu": Stops diarrhea, aids digestion.
2. "Tang Materia Medica": Treats wind-cold diarrhea, sudden onset of dysentery, unpredictable bowel sounds, epilepsy, various cold and heat disorders, excessive sweating.
3. "Hunan Materia Medica": Treats edema in pregnant women, goiter in the neck.
【Ornamental Value of Nüwei】
The plant has a full and beautiful shape, which enhances its ornamental effect. It should not be pruned excessively to avoid removing flower buds and preventing the enjoyment of flowers in the same year.
In general, light pruning can be done after the plant enters dormancy in autumn. Only thin, slender, and diseased stems should be pruned. For excessively long stems, they can also be shortened through pruning.
The stems of Nüwei are thin and fragile, so attention should be paid to binding and traction. For branches that need to be preserved, care should be taken to protect them from breakage.
In garden cultivation, wooden sticks, bamboo, and other materials can be used to create frames for the new stems to climb and grow, forming a tower-like structure. They can also be planted near green corridors, allowing them to climb and grow on the supports.
They can also be arranged in sparse shrub fences, allowing them to climb on the fences and turning the shrub fence into a flower fence. They can also be placed on walls, pergolas, balconies, and porches, creating an especially elegant and unique effect.
