Characteristics of Aristolochia mandshurica

Aristolochiaceae

Aristolochia, Aristolochia

Alias of Aristolochia mandshurica

A little blood, unique, red and white medicine.

Geographical distribution of Aristolochia mandshurica

It originated in Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan and other places, and now it is widely distributed in the south of China.

Morphological characteristics of Aristolochia mandshurica

Aristolochia mandshurica is a herbaceous vine; the root is slender cylindrical and yellowish brown; the stem is glabrous and grooved after drying up; the twigs and petioles of Aristolochia sibirica will ooze reddish juice when they are broken. The leaf is papery or membranous, ovoid heart-shaped, the top of the leaf is slightly obtuse, the base is light heart-shaped, the lobes on both sides are drooping, the leaf edge is entire, the upper surface is dark green, the lower surface is light green or pink green, and the leaf surface is often covered with small dots; the capsule is brown and oblong, and the pedicel will split into 6 with the fruit; the seed is ovate, with protruding dots on the back and concave ridges on the ventral side. The flowering period is from April to August and the fruiting period is from October to December.

Growth habits of Aristolochia mandshurica

Aristolochia mandshurica grows mostly in the shade and dampness under the forest. Aristolochia mandshurica flowers can give off the smell of carrion to attract insects, after entering the kaleidoscope, it will be difficult to get out because of the hair on the inside of the flower, the pollen will be scattered on the back of the insects after maturity, and the hair will shrink and the insects will fly out for pollination.

Medicinal value of Aristolochia mandshurica

The root and fruit are used in medicine to clear lung heat, relieve cough and relieve asthma. Root can be used for heat-clearing and detoxification, pain relief, stomachache and snakebite. The whole plant can be used for fall injury.