Condition
Treatment Support
antiinflammatory
Application
tea
Clematis
(Clematis chinensis)
Botanical Information
A woody vine with white flowers from mixed hardwood forests of central China.
Working with Clematis
Part(s) Used
Root
Herb Forms
Bulk herb.
The root of the Chinese Clematis vine, Clematis chinensis has been used for centuries to treat arthritis. It is especially effective for arthritis that gets worse in cold and damp weather. A tincture of the root is used in China for patients with arthritis with good results.
A decoction of the fresh leaves and small twigs is used effectively as a gargle for acute tonsillitis.
Cautions
The herb and root are acrid and poisonous when used raw or undried. The herb loses much of these undesirable effects during cooking, but it is still considered slightly toxic if taken in large amounts.
Conditions treated with Clematis
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
anti-inflammatory
Application
tea as a gargle
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
