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medicine vine
Scientific Name: Hippocratea volubilis
Family: Hippocrateaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Thunder God Vine: A Look at its Traditional Uses and Potential Effects
Several plants are referred to as "vine" within the provided text. However, the most detailed information is available for the plant known as Thunder God Vine.
The scientific name most often mentioned in relation to "thunder god vine" is Tripterygium wilfordii. Another name given is li gōng tng (Mandarin), sometimes called thunder god vine but more properly translated thunder duke vine.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions "extract from a plant commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine has been found to have a huge weight loss effect on obese mice."
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions "extract from a plant commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine has been found to have a huge weight loss effect on obese mice."
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Tripterygium wilfordii
- Common Names: Thunder God Vine, Thunder Duke Vine, li gōng tng (Mandarin)
Traditional Use
- Thunder God Vine has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine. It has been used for conditions involving inflammation or overactivity of the immune system. It was historically used to treat fever and chills.
Reported Effects
- Studies mentioned in the text report that an extract from the Thunder God Vine can reduce food intake and cause weight loss in mice.
Further Information
- WebMD provides patient medical information for THUNDER GOD VINE