Acid Vine is a medicinal plant that can be harvested all year round. It can be washed, sliced, and dried for use. It not only treats hemorrhoids but also has the effect of replenishing blood. Now let's learn about the effects of Acid Vine together!
【Harvesting and Storage】
Acid Vine can be harvested all year round. It can be washed, cut into sections, and used fresh or dried. It is mainly distributed in Jiangxi, Fujian, Taiwan, Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, Yunnan and other places.
【Identification】
The leaves of Acid Vine are often curled and become inverted ovate to elliptical in shape after being flattened. They are 3-5.5cm long and 1-2.5cm wide, with blunt or slightly concave tips and wedge-shaped bases. The edges are smooth, and the lateral veins are not obvious.
The petioles are short, 5-3mm long. Sometimes, small branches can be seen, which are cylindrical and vary in length, with a purple-brown color. It has a slight smell and a sour taste.
【Usage and Dosage】
Internal use: decoction, 15-30g; or mashed juice. External use: appropriate amount, mashed and applied; or decoction for washing.
【Functions and Indications】
Acid Vine has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, promoting diuresis, and promoting blood circulation to reduce swelling. It is mainly used to treat sore throat, oral inflammation, enteritis, chronic nephritis, food stagnation, abscesses, swelling and ulcers, rheumatism, and traumatic swellings and pains.
1. "Lu Chuan Ben Cao": It has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. It is used to treat oral inflammation, pharyngitis, gingivitis, and ulcers. It can also detoxify the poison of big tea, wood mushrooms, and croton.
2. "Nanning Pharmaceutical Journal": It has insecticidal, anti-swelling, and digestive effects. It is externally used to treat bruises, infections, and ulcers. It is taken internally to treat internal and external hemorrhoids (and also used for external washing), sore throat, and foot pain (cooked with dog feet).
3. "Common Traditional Chinese Medicine Manual of Guangzhou Troops": It has the effects of promoting blood circulation, relieving pain, astringing, and stopping diarrhea. It is used to treat bruises and pains from falls, enteritis and diarrhea, and sore throat.
