There are many types of traditional Chinese medicine. In addition to the botanical medicines that we often see in our daily lives, that is, Chinese herbal medicines, there are also animal medicines, mineral medicines, etc., and the botanical medicines themselves have many fine branches. , generally can be classified according to plant type, and can also be classified according to different parts used as medicine. The broad-banded vine is a kind of botanical medicine. So, what are the general effects of the broad-banded vine?

Alternative names: Toujin Vine and Houjin Vine.

Botanical name: Wide-ribbed Vine.

Growing environment: This product is a herbaceous vine. It grows in shrubs or under sparse forests, and is often wrapped around shrubs or trees. It is highly drought-tolerant. Even if the roots are cut off and the stems remain on other objects, they will not die easily.

Distribution: southern Guangdong and Guangxi, common in the suburbs of Guangzhou.

Medicinal part: stem.

Collection period: all year round

Self-collection location: suburbs.

Nature and flavor: cool in nature and bitter in taste.

Function: widening muscles and activating muscles.

Indications

Dosage and usage: To treat muscle and bone cramps in the limbs: take 5 qian to 1 liang dry and decoct in water.

Recipe: (recipe for treating cramps and pain in muscles and bones) 5 qian each of Kuantanao vine, stinky jasmine, and tempeh and Qiang. Add five bowls of water and fry into one bowl. Or add pork hamstrings and pig's feet and decoct them together.

(Fang Jie) Pain in the muscles and bones of the limbs is when damp evil turns into fire, and when damp fire flows through the muscles. Kuanjin Teng is bitter and cool, has the effect of widening tendons and activating collaterals, and is good for relieving strong pain in muscles and bones. When combined with jasmine and tempeh to activate blood circulation and dispel rheumatism, it can treat both the symptoms and the root cause, and the effect is remarkable. It should be noted that "Song Jin Teng" is suitable for flaccidity and weakness, and "Kuan Jin Teng" is suitable for spasmodic pain, and should not be misused.

(Fang Ge) For muscle and bone cramps, if you want to widen the tendons, do not use the Songjin tendons as wide tendons. Add fermented black beans and stinky jasmine, which can cure strong pain and play a great role.

Notes on decoction:

First: Choice of utensils

Traditional Chinese medicine tells us that it is best to choose a sand pot when boiling Chinese medicine. This is what we Commonly referred to as casseroles, these casseroles are made of ceramics, which can maximize the effectiveness of Chinese medicinal materials. In addition, stainless steel is also a good material choice, it will not rust and is more common on the market. However, it should be noted that when boiling Chinese medicine, you must not choose an iron pot or a copper pot, as these will affect the efficacy of the medicine.

Second: Do a good job of cleaning

In fact, most medicinal materials purchased in professional pharmacies do not need to be cleaned, so don’t worry about them being dirty. If the medicinal materials must be cleaned, then you only need to put the medicinal materials into clean water and wash them quickly. Never soak them for cleaning. If the medicinal materials that need to be boiled are small particles, such as plantain and cassia, they must be protected during the cleaning process and must not be washed away.

Third: The amount of water

It is important to use clean water for cooking, so the amount of water needs special selection. Many people say that when cooking medicinal materials, boil three bowls of water into one bowl of water. Is this really correct? In fact, this method is not scientific, because first of all, the size of the bowl is different in each family. When boiling Chinese medicine, the water you add must be enough to cover the water surface of the medicinal materials by two to three centimeters. You can also press the medicinal materials with your hands so that they can just cover the back of your hands. Special attention is also needed. Some Chinese medicinal materials absorb a relatively large amount of water, especially flowers and herbs. After soaking these in water for half an hour, the water level will drop. At this time, you must continue to increase the amount before starting to boil the Chinese medicine. .

Fourth: The size of the heat

Experienced traditional Chinese medicine practitioners tell us that generally when boiling Chinese medicine, the heat will also affect the efficacy of the medicine. It is recommended that when boiling Chinese medicine, the heat should be high at first, and then reduced to low heat after boiling. However, if you are boiling some medicines that have the effect of treating external diseases, you should continue to boil the water over high heat for about fifteen minutes.

Fifth: The time of boiling Chinese medicine

Things to note when boiling Chinese medicine, the time required is an issue that many people are concerned about. Under normal circumstances, the water is boiled over high heat and then simmered over low heat. If it is general Chinese medicine, then the first decoction time of this process should be controlled at about 20 to 25 minutes, and the second decoction time should be controlled at about 15 to 20 minutes. If the effect of decoction of Chinese medicine is to relieve symptoms, the first decoction time should be reduced to ten to fifteen minutes, and the second decoction should be about ten minutes. If nourishing is important, then the decoction time should be increased appropriately. The first time should be controlled between half an hour and forty minutes, and the second time should be controlled between about twenty-five minutes and half an hour.

Sixth: Precautions when boiling Chinese medicine for the second time

Chinese medicine does not need to be boiled once. Generally, Chinese medicine needs to be boiled twice. If it is a nourishing traditional Chinese medicine, Then the number of times of frying needs to be increased, for example, about three times is enough. If it is a prescription with a relatively large dose prescribed by some doctors, it is best to boil it about three times so that the medicinal effect can be better absorbed.

It is recommended that the patient mix the medicinal liquid boiled twice and take it in two doses. If it is a Chinese herbal medicine that has been boiled three times, then the same can be said. After taking it in this way, the effect of the medicine is more balanced and avoids discomfort to the body.

Seventh: Filtration of the medicinal liquid

It is recommended to filter the medicinal liquid immediately after boiling the Chinese medicinal liquid to relieve summer heat. Do not leave the traditional Chinese medicine in the pot for a long time. , this will affect the efficacy of the medicine.