Wild kiwi root is the root of the vine pear, which is the root of the large deciduous vine pear or kiwi fruit of the Actiniaceae family. It is also known as carambola root and kiwi root. It tastes sour, astringent and cool in nature.

Kiwi root can be used medicinally and has the unique effects of clearing away heat, diuresis, activating blood circulation and reducing swelling. Mainly used to treat various types of cancer, tumors, hypertension, hepatitis, edema, rheumatic joint pain, sores, boils, and scrofula.