Clematis chinensis (Ranunculaceae) Deciduous climber

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Clematis chinensis
Deciduous climber
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The Clematis chinensis plant species is found in E. Asia - C. and W. China. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. minor. Lour.

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Latin Name:  Clematis chinensis
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  Retz.

Known Hazards:  This species is harmful if eaten[238]. The toxic principle is dissipated by heat or by drying[65]. The plant is also a mild skin irritant[238].

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:  5

Habitat:  Open woods, hedges, thickets, roadsides and banks of streams[109, 147, 238].

Medicinal Information: The root is anodyne, antidote, antiperiodic, antispasmodic, carminative, diuretic and sedative[147, 176, 178, 218, 238]. A decoction is taken internally in the treatment of rheumatism and arthritis, tetanus and cold-type stomachache[147, 238]. The root is harvested in the autumn and dried for later use[238]. The whole plant is antirheumatic[147, 176, 178, 218]. The plant has a history of folk use in the treatment of cancer[147, 176, 178, 218]. The root contains anemonin, this has antibacterial, analgesic, sedative and antispasmodic actions. It also inhibits the heart and central nervous system and is rubefacient[176].

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