Sargentodoxa cuneata

According to Oriental medicine, Caulis spatholobi has a bitter and sweet taste and is often used to enrich the blood and treat many different diseases. This plant is often used for people who are sick, have weak bodies, women with irregular menstruation, people with cold blood and energy, and the elderly with rheumatism and pain.

The Effects of Caulis spatholobi in Traditional Medicine:

Reduces pain and discomfort, benefits the blood, assists in keeping the blood circulatory system clear and unobstructed, alleviates joint and bone pain, facilitates blood circulation, invigorates blood circulation, harmonizes digestion, and strengthens bones.
Treatment for: Blood deficiency, fatigue, blurred vision, dizziness, back pain, knee weakness, irregular menstruation, vaginal discharge, blood deficiency in the brain, physical weakness, stomach pain, excessive night sweats, or used for postpartum women with blood deficiency, poor complexion, and lack of radiance.

The Effects of Caulis spatholobi in Modern Medicine:

Alcohol extract from Caulis spatholobi, tested on mice with joint inflammation, showed that it can reduce the inflammation caused by Formaldehyde. Another study on mice also indicated that Caulis Spatholobi enhances the phosphate transformation in mice’s kidneys and uterus.
Tests on dogs and rabbits using Caulis Spatholobi decoction showed a tendency to decrease blood pressure and inhibit heart contractions in frog experiments.
Injecting an extract from Caulis Spatholobi into the abdominal cavity of mice, researchers found that it has analgesic and sedative effects.