What are the effects and uses of Tetrastigma hemsleyanum? A detailed explanation

1. Used as medicinal material

The parts that can mainly be used as medicinal material are its tuberous roots, fruit, or the whole plant. It can be harvested throughout the year. After collection, it can be dried in the sun for use, or used fresh, both are fine. Specifically, it mainly has the following effects:

(1) Viral meningitis, Japanese encephalitis, etc.: The dosage varies depending on age. For adults, about five qian, and for children, three qian is enough. Decoct in water and take, one dose per day. After taking four doses, more than 80 percent of people will experience some relief of symptoms. In addition, very few adverse reactions have been found.

(2) Pneumonia, pharyngitis, etc.: In this case, its tuberous roots should be used and processed into an injection. Administer intramuscular injection to the patient, two to four times a day.

(3) Cancer: At this time, the tuberous roots of this plant are also used. However, it should be noted that only those that have reached a mature stage of more than three years, and are plump in appearance with no wrinkles, can be used. First freeze at low temperature, and after it dries, through special processing, make it into sliced herbal pieces. Take three times a day, one packet each time. This is very effective for relieving symptoms.

2. Differences from other medicines

We all know that although many medicines help relieve illness, they themselves are toxic. In other words, their principle is "fighting poison with poison." However, this plant is different. It itself is non-toxic, and long-term use will not cause harm. Moreover, many other medicines ruin a person's appetite. But this plant has the effect of stimulating appetite and strengthening the spleen. Not only that, it also has the function of improving immunity that other medicines generally do not have, and can enhance the immune capacity of human cells.