Arid vine is the whole grass and root of the Apocynaceae plant Rauvolfia verticillata, which is a highly effective medicinal herb. It has many benefits for the human body when used in medicine. Let's learn about the efficacy and functions of arid vine below!
【Efficacy and Functions of Arid Vine】
Arid vine has the effects of dispelling wind and dampness, promoting blood circulation, and opening up the meridians. It is mainly used to treat rheumatic joint pain, spleen deficiency diarrhea, beriberi, general body swelling, menstrual disorders in women, and injuries from falls.
1. "Fujian Folk Herbal Medicine": "Has antipyretic and analgesic effects, and can eliminate abscesses and detoxify."
2. "Folk Herbal Medicine in Southern Fujian": "Relieves rheumatism, treats injuries, and promotes blood circulation."
3. "Zhejiang Medicinal Resource Directory": "Used to treat facial swelling."
4. "Eastern Fujian Materia Medica": "Tonifies the spleen, regulates qi, relaxes tendons, and opens up the meridians. It can treat chest congestion, joint pain, cold and painful diarrhea, general body swelling, and menstrual disorders in women."
【Medicinal Value of Arid Vine】
1. Treatment of rheumatic joint pain: Take one to two liang of arid vine root and one pig's trotter. Stew and consume with equal amounts of wine and water.
2. Treatment of injuries from falls: Take one to two liang of arid vine root. Stew and consume with equal amounts of wine and water.
3. Treatment of damp beriberi: Take five to ten qian of dried arid vine root or stem and one liang of Acanthopanax gracilistylus. Stew and consume with wine and water.
4. Treatment of edema and injuries from falls: Take an equal amount of arid vine and chicken blood vine, soak in alcohol, and consume internally. Drink one small cup in the morning and evening. Alternatively, stew with water and wine, and consume with stewed pork.
5. Treatment of menstrual disorders: Take three liang of arid vine. Boil the decoction and remove the residue, then add red sugar and consume.
