Kutanzi is the seed or fruit of the leguminous plant Thick-Fruit Chicken Blood Vine. It is harvested after the fruit ripens in October, and the fruit skin is removed. The seeds are dried for use. Now let's understand the efficacy and function of Kutanzi!
【Symptoms of Kutanzi poisoning】
Kutanzi is highly toxic. It is a toxic plant recorded in the Chinese Plant Atlas Database, and its toxicity is mainly in the seeds and roots. The symptoms of poisoning in humans are similar to that of Mao Yu Vine, including vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness, dry mucous membranes, rapid breathing, and confusion.
When injected into the abdominal cavity of mice at a dose of 1g/kg, the animals lay on the ground and had increased respiration. At a dose of 5g/kg, they experienced difficulty breathing, convulsions, and death. It is used in rural areas of production areas to poison fish and kill insects, and its toxicity to insect larvae is equivalent to that of arsenic.
Due to its high toxicity, Kutanzi is often used externally, and oral administration should be cautious. Symptoms of poisoning include vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness, dry mucous membranes, rapid breathing, and confusion. It initially stimulates the nerves and later causes paralysis.
Rescue methods: Gastric lavage, lubricants, and fluid supplementation can be considered in the early stages for symptomatic treatment. However, in Yunnan Simao, the roots of this plant were crushed and the juice was taken and consumed to treat acute gastroenteritis, with satisfactory results. If conditions permit, it can be tried under strict observation.
【Medicinal uses of Kutanzi】
1. Treatment of parasitic skin diseases: Kutanzi, Sichuan pepper, bitter sophora root, Quinoa, Coptis chinensis, and Dujiao Lian. Grind them together and mix with fragrant oil for application. (Sichuan Materia Medica)
2. Treatment of pain caused by Shaqi: Grind the fruit of Kutanzi into powder, take three to five minutes each time, and drink with hot water. (Guizhou Folk Medicine)
3. Treatment of infant malnutrition: Kutanzi fruit (calcined and preserved) in a dose of five minutes. Steam and eat with chicken liver or grind into water for consumption. (Guizhou Folk Medicine)
