Ali vine, also known as melon vine, mountain redwood, and mountain fragrance, is a scattered or vine-like, bald shrub. It has the effect of dispelling wind and activating collaterals and can be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis pain. Below, we will introduce several uses of Ali vine!
【Benefits and Effects of Ali Vine】
Ali vine has the effects of dispelling wind, promoting urination, activating blood circulation, and dredging collaterals. It is mainly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, spleen deficiency diarrhea, beriberi, general edema, menstrual blockage in women, and sprains.
Ali vine has a bitter and pungent taste and is warm in nature. It enters the lungs, liver, and spleen meridians. It can be taken internally as a decoction, 3-4 qian (1-2 liang for fresh ones), or soaked in alcohol.
"Folk Medicinal Plants in Southern Fujian": "Treats rheumatism, heals injuries, and promotes blood circulation."
"Herbal Medicine in Eastern Fujian": "Awakens the spleen, regulates qi, relaxes tendons, activates collaterals, dispels wind, and promotes blood circulation. It treats chest tightness and fullness, joint soreness, cold and painful diarrhea, general edema, and menstrual blockage in women."
"Herbal Medicine in Eastern Fujian": "It is forbidden to use for those with yin deficiency and fever, gastrointestinal heat, and pregnant women; it should not be used with cow baby and Chinese lizard."
【Applications of Ali Vine】
1. Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: 1-2 liang of Ali vine roots, one pig's trotter. Add equal amounts of liquor and water, stew and take orally. ("Folk Medicinal Plants in Fujian")
2. Treatment of spleen deficiency diarrhea: 1 liang of dried Ali vine roots, 5 qian of mouse-ear hawkweed roots. Decoction and take orally. ("Chinese Medicinal Plants in Fujian")
3. Treatment of damp beriberi: 5 qian to 1-2 liang of dried Ali vine roots or stems, 1 liang of six-angled flowers. Stew with alcohol and water and take orally. ("Chinese Medicinal Plants in Fujian")
4. Treatment of edema, sprains: Equal amounts of Ali vine and chicken blood vine, soaked in alcohol and taken orally, drinking one small cup every morning and evening. Alternatively, stew with water and liquor and take with stewed pork. ("Folk Medicinal Plants in Southern Fujian")
5. Treatment of sprains: 1-2 liang of Ali vine roots. Add equal amounts of liquor and water, stew and take orally. ("Folk Medicinal Plants in Fujian")
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