Tetrastigma hemsleyanum
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| Tetrastigma hemsleyanum | |
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| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
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| Tea: | Yes |
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Tetrastigma hemsleyanum
Propagation: Seed
Cultivation: Not known
Range: E. Asia - China.
Habitat: Shady and moist places in montane forests, climbing on trees or cliff walls[1].
Medicinal: The root tuber is depurative and febrifuge[1]. It stimulates blood circulation and relaxes the muscles[1]. The root is used in the treatment of diphtheria, boils and ulcers, traumatic bleeding, snakebites, rheumatoid aches and pains in the backs and legs[1]. It is used internally in decoction, or the crushed root can be used externally as a poultice.
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Revolutionary Health Committee of Hunan Province. A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press.