Asian Tetracera
锡叶藤Tetracera asiatica (Lour.) Hoogland
MedicinalAstringentDiarrhea-stoppingSwelling-reducing
Family: Dilleniaceae
Type: Climbing vine
Parts Used: Stem vine and leaves
Nature & Flavor: Bitter, astringent, cool
Also known as: Tin Leaf, Rough Leaf Vine
Properties & Functions
Functions: Astringes and stops diarrhea, reduces swelling and relieves pain
Indications:
- Enteritis diarrhea
- Chronic dysentery
- Liver/spleen enlargement
- Spermatorrhea
- Leukorrhea
- Uterine prolapse
- Itchy skin
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: 15-30g, decoct. External use as needed.
Rheumatic arthritis, bruise swelling
Fresh tetracera leaves, decoct for external wash or crush and apply
Prolapse, spermatorrhea, leukorrhea
Tetracera root 15-30g, or vine/leaves 30-60g, decoct
Diarrhea
Tetracera 15g, euphorbia 30g, decoct
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Bitter, astringent, cool
- Parts Used
- Stem vine and leaves
- Family
- Dilleniaceae
- Standard Dosage
- 15-30g, decoct. External use as needed.
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