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Uncaria rhynchophylla

a member of the Uncaria genus in the family Rubiaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Family
Rubiaceae
Genus
Uncaria
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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The curved thorns on the stems are antispasmodic, carminative, febrifuge and hepatic[1]. A decoction is used in the treatment of infantile convulsions, headaches, dizziness, hypertension and apoplexy[1]. The decoction should not be overcooked[1].

Product or use
Antispasmodic
Product or use
Carminative
Product or use
Febrifuge
Product or use
Hepatic

Material uses

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The hollow stem can be used as a siphon[2].

Product or use
Straw

Ecology and functions

Ecosystem niche
Climber

Environment

Range
E. Asia - China, Japan.
Habitat
Woodland in central and southern Japan[3].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed -

Cultivation

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Not known

References

  1. ? A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press ISBN 0-914294-92-X

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  2. Stuart. Rev. G. A. Chinese Materia Medica. Taipei. Southern Materials Centre

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  3. Ohwi. G. Flora of Japan. (English translation) Smithsonian Institution 1965-00-00

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