Nvwei is a medicinal herb with the effects of dispelling wind and dampness, warming the middle and regulating qi. Not only that, its ornamental value should not be underestimated. Let's take a look at the application value of Nvwei below.
1. Medicinal Value
The stem is light, bitter, and cool. It clears heat, promotes diuresis, activates blood circulation, and promotes lactation. It is used for damp-heat stranguria, edema, urinary disorders, disharmony of blood and qi in women, lack of milk, and menstrual disorders.
The stem and leaves are pungent and warm. They aid digestion, diuresis, regulate menstruation, and activate meridians. They are used for cholera and diarrhea, as well as tendon and bone pain. Fresh roots can be applied externally to treat toothache caused by wind and fire.
2. Ornamental Value
The plant has a full and beautiful shape, which enhances its ornamental effect. It should not be pruned to prevent the removal of flower buds, resulting in no flowers to enjoy in the current year.
Generally, light pruning can be done after the plant enters dormancy in autumn. Only remove overly dense, slender, and diseased stems and tendrils. For excessively long and elongated stems, pruning can be used to shorten them.
The stems of Nvwei are thin and brittle, so attention should be paid to binding and traction.
When handling the branches that need to be preserved, care should be taken to protect them from breaking.
In garden cultivation, wooden sticks, bamboo, and other materials can be used to build a frame for the new stems to climb and grow, forming a tower-like structure.
They can also be planted near green arches to allow them to climb and grow;
They can also be arranged in sparse shrub fences, allowing them to climb on the shrub fences and turn them into flower fences.
They can also be arranged on walls, pergolas, balconies, porches, etc., creating an elegant and unique effect.
