Chinese herbal medicine Nvwei is the stem of the Ranunculaceae plant Nvwei. It is mainly distributed in Hunan, Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and other places. It has the effects of reducing swelling and diuresis. In addition, Nvwei is also a necessary green plant in the home!
Nvwei grows in the wild and can also be cultivated. It is distributed in Hunan, Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian, Taiwan, Guangdong, Guangxi and other places.
Nvwei is cold-resistant (the stem and root system can withstand temperatures as low as -10℃), drought-tolerant, and prefers sunlight. However, it is not resistant to intense heat and strong light. It prefers deep, fertile, well-drained alkaline soil and light sandy loam. The root system is yellow-brown fleshy roots, which are not resistant to waterlogging.
The plant has a full and beautiful appearance to enhance 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.
In general, light pruning can be done after the plant enters dormancy in autumn. Only remove excessively dense, thin, and diseased stems. For excessively long and elongated stems, pruning can be used to shorten them.
The stems of Nvwei are thin and brittle, and care should be taken when tying and pulling them. For branches that need to be preserved, protective measures should be taken to prevent breakage.
In garden cultivation, wooden strips, bamboo, and other materials can be used to build a frame for the new stems to climb and form a tower-like structure. It can also be cultivated near green corridor pillars to allow it to climb and grow.
It can also be arranged in sparse shrub fences, allowing it to climb on the shrub fence and turn it into a flower hedge. It can also be arranged on walls, pergolas, balconies, porches, etc., to create an elegant and unique effect.
In traditional Chinese medicine, Nvwei is believed to have anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and lactation-promoting effects. It is used for enteritis, dysentery, goiter, rheumatoid arthritis, urinary tract infections, and insufficient lactation.
The dosage of Nvwei for internal use should not be excessive, otherwise it may cause stomach discomfort, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, headaches, chest tightness, weakness in the limbs, or facial swelling.
