1. Aliases
Rock life.
2. Plant morphology
Climbing vines with cylindrical stems. Thickened cork texture on the outer skin, yellow brown, with longitudinal grooves; The young stem has fine stripes and obvious pores. Leaves alternate; The leaves are papery, with fine glandular dots, round ovate, broadly elliptical or broadly ovate, often skewed, 9-21 cm long and 5-12 cm wide, with 7-9 veins. Two pairs of free bases originate from the midrib, while the rest emerge from the base. The network veins are obvious.
Flowers unisexual, dioecious; Spike inflorescence opposite to leaves, 3-4 cm long; Female flower bracts round, with a diameter of about 1 millimeter, and the stalk pilose; Ovary free, stigma 3-4. The berry has a navel like protrusion at the tip. The flowering period is summer.
3. Origin distribution
Born in valleys, sparse forests or dense forests on slopes, often climbing on stone walls. Distributed from southern to southwestern Yunnan.
4. Harvesting and processing
It can be harvested all year round, fresh for use, with the stem peeled, sliced, and sun dried.
5. Characteristics of medicinal herbs
The stem and branches are slightly curved, with fine longitudinal stripes on the surface and warty protrusions. The leaves are often wrinkled, flattened and wide in an oval shape, measuring 14-20 centimeters in length and 6-12 centimeters in width. They have dense small glandular spots and are hairless. The base of the leaves is skewed on both sides, with 7-9 veins and 2 pairs of free bases originating from the midrib. The network veins are obvious; The petiole is long and the base is sheathed. Sometimes a spike like inflorescence opposite to the leaves can be seen. It has a fragrant aroma and a slightly spicy taste.
6. Nature, taste, and meridian tropism
Mild in nature and spicy in taste.
7. Effect and function
Promote qi circulation, relieve pain, and relieve diarrhea and dysentery. It belongs to the category of regulating qi medicine.
8. Clinical applications
Internal administration: decoction, 3-15 grams. Indicating abdominal distension and pain, diarrhea and abdominal pain, and toothache.
9. Pharmacological research
The decoction has certain therapeutic effects on gastritis and duodenal ulcers.
10. Chemical composition
Containing yellow glycosides.
11. Taboos for use
Not yet clear, use medication with caution.
12. Compatibility prescription
For the treatment of acute and chronic gastritis and gastric ulcers: 15-30 grams of rock ginseng, decoct with alcohol; Or 1.5-3 grams of rock ginseng powder, rinse with hot water. (Selected Chinese Herbal Medicine from Yunnan)
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