Five-spice vine is the whole plant of the Magnoliaceae plant, Schisandra chinensis, and has the effects of clearing heat and detoxification, promoting blood circulation and relieving pain, and reducing swelling. It is mainly used to treat influenza, rheumatism, numbness, and injuries. Now let's learn about the efficacy and effects of five-spice vine!
1. Treatment of snake bites
When people walk in nature, snake bites can happen. In this case, fresh five-spice vine can be used for treatment. The leaves can be crushed and applied directly to the bite, which can detoxify and reduce swelling. This method is effective for dog bites and human wounds.
2. Treatment of rheumatism and numbness
Five-spice vine can promote blood circulation and relieve pain. It can be used to treat rheumatic pain and limb numbness in humans. To use it for treatment, the root of the five-spice vine should be sliced and soaked in white wine. After soaking, the wine can be consumed orally, and the affected area can be rubbed with the wine to quickly alleviate the symptoms.
3. Treatment of external bleeding
Accidental injuries causing bleeding can be treated with five-spice vine. The root bark can be ground into powder and applied directly to the bleeding area to promote blood clotting and quickly stop the bleeding.
4. Treatment of menstrual disorders
Five-spice vine is also used in gynecology. It has a significant therapeutic effect on menstrual disorders in women. To treat this, the stem of the five-spice vine can be sliced and boiled with motherwort to make a herbal tea. After boiling, a moderate amount of brown sugar can be added for taste, which enhances its effect in treating menstrual pain.
