Cayratia japonica
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Cayratia japonica is a species of herbaceous
plant native to Australia and Asia. It is used as a traditional Chinese medicine
to relieve swelling and heat, and to enhance diuresis
and detoxification.
Herbaceous
A herbaceous plant is a plant that has leaves and stems that die down at the end of the growing season to the soil level. They have no persistent woody stem above ground...
plant native to Australia and Asia. It is used as a traditional Chinese medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine refers to a broad range of medicine practices sharing common theoretical concepts which have been developed in China and are based on a tradition of more than 2,000 years, including various forms of herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage , exercise , and dietary therapy...
to relieve swelling and heat, and to enhance diuresis
Diuresis
Diuresis may refer to:* Urine production, as an aspect of fluid balance* Excessive urine production - see polyuria* Immersion diuresis...
and detoxification.