The efficacy, effects and contraindications of Clematis

I believe that many people are not familiar with Chinese herbal medicines such as Clematis chinensis. In fact, Clematis chinensis has many functions and effects, and many common diseases can be alleviated by Clematis chinensis. So what diseases can Clematis alleviate and treat? Today, the editor will take you to understand the functions and effects of Clematis. Let's read on!

What is Clematis

You may not know about Clematis, but many people are more familiar with Clematis. In fact, Clematis is the root of Clematis. Autumn of each year is the best time to collect it. After digging it out of the soil, you just need to clean and dry it simply. Anhui, Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas in our country are the most critical regions for producing Clematis chinensis.

The role and efficacy of Clematis

Treating arthritis

Chop 500g of Clematis chinensis into small pieces and add 1500ml of pure grain wine. Place in a pot and stew for 30 minutes, then remove and filter for later use. Take 10-250L each time, 3-4 times a day. A total of 15 patients were treated, with certain effect in improving the symptoms.

Treating arthritis and low back pain is the most important function of Clematis chinensis. It has been used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and joint pain more than a thousand years ago. Modern scientific research has also confirmed that Clematis chinensis can effectively inhibit bacteria, resist infection and relieve pain. However, it should be noted that pregnant women should not eat Clematis chinensis, as it may have a certain impact on the physical and mental health of the fetus.

Treatment of cervical spondylosis

Use a direct current electrotherapy device with an electrode section of 8cm and periodontium of 12cm. After the cathode is soaked in medicine (30g each of Clematis chinensis and Notopterygium wilfordii, add 500ml of 50% ethanol, and soak for 15 days), it is placed behind the pillow; the anode is soaked in warm water and placed on the main production area of ​​the corresponding cervical nerve root; the output current is 3-5mA, 20 minutes each time, 15-20 times as a treatment course, and the interval between treatment courses is 5-7 days. And use exercise therapy: look around, hold up the sky with both hands, lean forward and backward, look back at the moon, support the sky and press the ground, and shake the head of the golden lion. Do this in one set 4 times, 1 to 2 times a day. Zang Shaomei treated a total of 538 patients, 468 of whom were cured, 33 had significant effects, 32 improved, and 5 were ineffective.

Taboos of Clematis

1. People with both Qi and blood deficiency and pregnant women should be cautious when taking Clematis chinensis.

2. Clematis chinensis, the golden plant is harmful.

Symptoms of food poisoning: Moisture in the leaf stems causes skin ulcers when it comes into contact with the skin; accidental swallowing causes vomiting, abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, which are similar to the symptoms of food poisoning of Scutellaria baicalensis.

Rescue methods: In the early stage, gastric lavage can be performed with 0.2% potassium permanganate aqueous solution; egg white or flour paste and activated carbon can be taken; glucose saline can be intravenously dripped; severe abdominal pain can be treated with atropine and other drugs. If the skin and mucous membranes are poisoned, they can be washed with cold water, boric acid or tannic acid aqueous solution.