The efficacy and function of hydrangea vine

Hydrangea vine belongs to the Ranunculaceae family of the Ranunculales order. It is also known as Sichuan wood vine, iron peony, and small round head lion grass. It is mainly distributed in Nanxi, China, Afghanistan, India, Bhutan and other regions. Hydrangea vine is a woody vine that can reach eight meters in length. The stem is cylindrical with vertical stripes; bisexual flowers, about one to six in a cluster, with a diameter of 3-5 cm, each flower has 5 small white petals, which is very beautiful. Hydrangea vine can be used as a medicine. Let's take a look at the effects and functions of hydrangea vine.

The efficacy and function of hydrangea vine

1. Take 3-5 qian of Hydrangea chinensis and add water to decoct or wash externally, which can effectively clear away heat, detoxify, remove blood stasis and activate collaterals, and act as a diuretic. It is mainly used to treat symptoms such as urinary retention, mastitis, and traumatic injuries.

2. Hydrangea vine contains hydrangea vine saponins A and B with oleanolic acid as aglycone. The stems can be used as medicine to clear away heat, promote diuresis, treat edema, urethritis and other diseases.

3. Hydrangea vine has a light taste, is bitter and cold in nature, and enters the heart, lungs, small intestine, etc. It can be used to treat symptoms such as edema, gonorrhea, urinary obstruction, and joint paralysis.

4. Hydrangea vine can be used as a traditional Chinese medicine to effectively relieve heat and promote water circulation, promote blood circulation, and effectively treat symptoms such as chest tightness and sore throat.

5. Take 1 liang of hydrangea vine, 2 liang of euphorbia bark, and 1 liang of betel nut, grind the above medicines into powder, and drink it with porridge. It can effectively treat water retention, difficult urination, and body swelling.