The Efficacy and Functions of Clematis root (Wei Ling Xian)
Disease description:
After being diagnosed with high blood sugar, I need to pay attention to what I eat. My doctor recommended I use Clematis root (Weilingxian). I would like to ask the doctor, what are the effects and benefits of Clematis root?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Clematis chinensis, is a traditional Chinese herb with significant medicinal value. Its functions and effects include:
1. Sedative and calming: Clematis chinensis has notable sedative and calming effects, capable of alleviating anxiety, irritability, insomnia, and other symptoms related to the nervous system. It helps regulate mental tension caused by emotional instability and neurasthenia, thereby improving sleep quality and emotional well-being.
2. Reducing swelling and promoting urination: Clematis chinensis also demonstrates effective diuretic and anti-edema properties, making it suitable for conditions involving fluid retention, such as edema and nephritis. It promotes the metabolism and excretion of bodily fluids, reduces tissue swelling, and supports the body's detoxification functions.
3. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic: Clematis chinensis possesses anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, offering relief from pain caused by conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and traumatic injuries. It helps reduce inflammatory responses and alleviate pain intensity, thereby improving patients' quality of life and physical mobility.
As a traditional Chinese medicine, Clematis chinensis should be used under the guidance of a doctor or licensed practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine.
