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General Information

Gynochthodes officinalis is a climbing plant with woody, twining stems that climb into the surrounding trees.
The plant is often used in traditional Chines medicine, being harvested from the wild and also, apparently, cultivated[]

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - southeast China

Habitat

Sparse or dense forests and thickets on mountains, also cultivated; at elevations from 100 - 500 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Habit	Climber
Height	0.00 m
Cultivation Status	Cultivated, Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

A decoction or an elixir of the roots is reported to exert a tonic effect The roots are useful in treating impotence, spermatorrhoea, delayed menstruation, hypertension and rheumatism[]
The roots can be collected all the year round, but especially in the autumn and winter. After the radicles have been stripped off, the roots are well washed, then exposed to the sun for some days before being flaltened and then dried in the sun or in ovens[].

Comounds in the root have been shown to enhance sexual and reproductive function; and may also ameliorate Alzheimer’s disease via the microbiota-gut-brain axis, thus providing benefits including improved memory and learning
abilities[]
Certain compounds, including polysaccharides, monotropein and bajijiasu, have shown potential in both preventing and treating osteoporosis[]

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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