Stephania longa
Lour.
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Description
A tropical climbing vine in the Menispermaceae family, sold in local markets in China.
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Edible Uses
Leaves are brewed as tea.
Medicinal Uses
The leaves are diuretic. They are used in the treatment of dysuria, oliguria and oedema.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia,
Other Information
It is sold in local markets in China.
Synonyms
Stephania hispidula (Yamam.) Yamam.Stephania japonica var. hispidula Yamam.
Also Known As
Hmab ntshav ciaj, Li tou teng
References (2)
- Li, D. et al, 2017, Ethnobotanical survey of herbal tea plants from the traditional markets in Chaoshan, China. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 205 (2017) 195-206
- Whitney, C. W., et al, 2014, Conservation and Ethnobotanical Knowledge of a Hmong Community in Long Lan, Luang Prabang, Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Ethnobotany Research and Applications 12:643-658
