Goose vine is a very common weed in the North China region. It looks light and fluffy, and its fruit seeds resemble dandelion seeds. Both the rhizome and the sap of the plant can be used as medicine and have high medicinal value.
[Habitat Distribution of Goose Vine]
Goose vine is a perennial vine, also known as Zuyuhua, Yangnaijiao, and Niupixiao. It is more common in Liaoning, North China, Northwest, and East China, covering riverbanks, ditches, and roadsides.
It does not rely solely on seed germination for reproduction, but rather on its perennial roots. As long as there are some roots underground, it will sprout new shoots when you least expect it.
In spring and summer, goose vine grows lush and is resistant to drought and flooding. White fragmented flowers bloom in clusters, demonstrating its resilience and strength.
In autumn, it bears long pods that are sharp and somewhat sharp. As winter arrives, the leaves fall and the vine withers, its yellowish color hiding it in the yellow soil, disappearing from sight.
[Medicinal Benefits of Goose Vine]
Goose vine has a special effect in treating infantile malnutrition. Its white sap can be directly applied to remove skin warts, making it a useful herb.
At the same time, it is also a food with special therapeutic effects in treating rheumatic pain, back pain, and stomach pain. The medicinal parts of goose vine are mainly the roots and latex.
Although this traditional Chinese medicine is relatively common in daily life, there are also many plants with similar shapes. Therefore, when picking, extra attention should be paid to avoid mistaking it for other plants.
[Identification Method of Goose Vine]
Do you feel like you've seen goose vine before? Goose vine and creeper are sisters and they look quite similar.
If you only look at the leaves, it can be a bit confusing and not easy to distinguish.
But looking at their fruits, the difference is significant. The fruits of goose vine are slender, somewhat resembling the Mao root grass we ate as children. The fruits of creeper, on the other hand, are much larger.
Like creeper, when it matures in late autumn, the fruits of goose vine also turn yellow-brown, the pods split open, and the seeds with silver threads float away with the wind.
