Nuomi Vine is the whole grass with roots of the Urticaceae plant Nuomi Tuan. It is also known as "Bundled Immortal Rope" or "Nuomi Tuan" because of its appearance resembling a rope. Although Nuomi Vine is a wild vegetable, its medicinal effects should not be underestimated. It is commonly used to treat injuries and fractures. Now let's learn about the benefits and effects of Nuomi Vine!
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[Benefits and Effects of Nuomi Vine]
In traditional Chinese medicine, Nuomi Vine is believed to have the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, strengthening the spleen, and stopping bleeding. It is used to treat sores, abscesses, lymphadenitis, dysentery, female leukorrhea, infantile malnutrition, hematemesis, and external bleeding.
1. Treatment of poisoned sores and mammary abscesses: Fresh Nuomi Grass roots and mashed leaves are applied externally. (Used in the Yi ethnic area of Chuxiong, Yunnan Province)
2. Treatment of infantile malnutrition: Fresh Nuomi Vine roots are stewed with pig liver and taken orally. (Used in the Yi and Han medical traditions of Guizhou Province)
3. Treatment of injuries and fractures: Nuomi Grass roots, Jiegu Dan, Xiaowuzhaojinlong, Xuduan, and Gusuibu are used in appropriate amounts (all fresh), mashed and mixed with alcohol for external application. Fractures should be reduced and fixed with splints before applying. (Used in Dali, Lijiang, Yi and Bai ethnic areas of Yunnan Province)
Dosage: Internally, decoct and take 50-100g of fresh Nuomi Vine; 20-30g of dried Nuomi Vine. Externally, apply an appropriate amount of fresh mashed Nuomi Vine or dried powdered Nuomi Vine.
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[Uses of Nuomi Vine]
Due to the slightly bitter taste of Nuomi Vine, it is not as popular as ferns or skewered loach in terms of taste, so even in rural areas, few people pick Nuomi Vine to eat. However, in childhood, it was common to pick Nuomi Vine to feed pigs.
Speaking of pork that is often eaten with this wild vegetable, it tastes much better than the pork of today's feed pigs. Pork raised on wild vegetables has a delicious aroma when cooked.
It is worth mentioning that although rural people often say "medicine is three parts poison," Nuomi Vine is not included in this category. In addition, Nuomi Vine can also be used as an external remedy for injuries and fractures.
Eating too much Nuomi Vine does not need to worry about poisoning, but it may cause general weakness. This is due to individual constitution. For example, people with kidney deficiency and cold constitution may feel weak after eating too much Nuomi Vine.
Nuomi Vine is a commonly used folk herb. Yunnan Yi medicine often uses fresh mashed Nuomi Vine roots for external application of poisoned sores and mammary abscesses. It is called "Small Baidu San" and "Small Iron Hoop" because of its good effect on treating sores and ulcers.
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[Clinical Application of Nuomi Vine]
1. Spleen Deficiency Syndrome
If there is spleen deficiency and weak stomach, poor appetite, abdominal distension, etc., take 60g of Nuomi Vine and simmer in water for oral administration. If a child has spleen deficiency and malnutrition, it can be used in combination with Geshanxiao and Jishiteng as a powdered medicine for oral administration.
2. Damp-Heat Syndrome
Nuomi Grass can invigorate the spleen, clear heat, and promote diuresis. It can be used for spleen deficiency with dampness or damp-heat obstruction.
If a child has spleen deficiency with dampness and diarrhea, it is often used in combination with Feilaihe, Qingmuxiang, and Huoxiang to invigorate the spleen and dispel dampness. If there is damp-heat in the lower jiao or spleen deficiency with downward syndrome, it can also be taken as a decoction.
3. Sores and Ulcers
Nuomi Grass can detoxify and reduce swelling. For abscesses and ulcers, it can be used as a powdered medicine or applied externally with fresh mashed Nuomi Vine. It can also be used in combination with other herbs. For oral ulcers, fresh Nuomi Vine can be applied externally.
For early-stage abscesses and boils, mash Nuomi Vine, add a little salt, and apply externally. For matured abscesses, add brown sugar and apply externally. For chronic ulcers in the lower limbs, mash Nuomi Vine with Sanjiaopao and Eucalyptus leaves, and apply to the affected area.
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[Identification and Application of Nuomi Vine]
Discussion on the similarities and differences between Nuomi Vine, Glutinous Rice, and Glutinous Rice Root: Nuomi Grass differs in variety from glutinous rice and glutinous rice root.
Nuomi Grass is the whole grass with roots of the Urticaceae plant Mannetia cordifolia. Glutinous rice refers to the seeds of the Poaceae plant Oryza sativa var. glutinosa. Glutinous rice root refers to the roots and rhizomes of glutinous rice.
The functions of Nuomi Grass, glutinous rice, and glutinous rice root are similar but different. All three are spleen-tonifying herbs, but Nuomi Grass focuses on invigorating the spleen and aiding digestion;
Glutinous rice focuses on invigorating the spleen and replenishing qi; glutinous rice root focuses on tonifying the spleen and generating fluid. Nuomi Grass can also clear heat, detoxify, reduce swelling, and treat damp-heat diarrhea, sores, and injuries.
Glutinous rice can nourish lung qi, stop spontaneous sweating, warm the spleen and stomach, and promote diuresis. Glutinous rice root mainly focuses on relieving deficiency heat and stopping night sweats.
