The stem of the Chinese medicinal plant Nvwei belongs to the family of Aristolochiaceae. It grows in the mountains and can also be cultivated. Nvwei has a wide range of applications. It can not only be used as medicine, but also as a green plant for ornamental purposes. Let's learn more about Nvwei together.
【Effects and Functions of Nvwei】
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Nvwei has the functions of dispelling wind and dampness, warming the middle and regulating qi. It is used to treat rheumatism, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, intestinal rumbling, difficult urination, edema, and other symptoms.
1. "Tang Bencao": "It is used to treat wind-cold, sudden diarrhea, intestinal rumbling, epilepsy, and various cold and heat diseases with excessive sweating."
2. "Hunan Materia Medica": "It is used to treat edema in pregnant women and goiters under the neck."
3. "Treatment of Chronic Diarrhea and Prolapse of Anus": Burn one sheng of Nvwei and use the smoke to fumigate. (From "Chanyu Jiyuan Fang")
4. "Treatment of Muscle and Bone Pain": Boil five qian of Nvwei vine, five qian of Manxing Qianjinba, three qian of roadside thorns, and two qian of old hook vine. Take it as a decoction. (From "Hunan Materia Medica")
【Ornamental Value of Nvwei】
The shape of Nvwei is full and beautiful, which enhances its ornamental effect. It should not be pruned to prevent the removal of flower buds, resulting in no flowers to appreciate in the same year.
Generally, mild pruning can be done after the plant enters dormancy in autumn. Only remove excessively dense, slender, and diseased stems and vines. For excessively long and elongated stems and vines, pruning can be used to shorten them.
The stems of Nvwei are thin and brittle, easily broken. Care should be taken when binding and pulling the stems. For the branches that need to be retained, protective measures should be taken during operation to prevent breakage.
In garden cultivation, wooden sticks, bamboo, and other materials can be used to build a frame for the new stems to twine around, forming a tower shape. Nvwei can also be cultivated near green corridor pillars, allowing it to climb and grow.
It can also be arranged in sparse shrub fences, allowing it to climb on the fences and turning the shrub hedge into a floral hedge. It can also be arranged on walls, pergolas, balconies, porches, and other places, creating an elegant and unique effect.
