Liber Herbarum Minor (English)
The incomplete reference-guide to Herbal medicine

Rev.12-05-2020

Virginia-creeper

Plant

Family

Vitaceae

English

Virginia-creeper, American-ivy, Decorvine, Five-finger, Five-finger ivy, Five-leaved ivy, Victoria creeper, Woodbine

Latin

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch., Vitis hederacea Ehrh., Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Linnaeus) Planchon, Vitis hederacea WILLD.

Plantparts

Bark, Fresh leaves, Fruit, Resin, Twig

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

Adstringent, Alterative, Astrigent, astringent, diuretic, Expectorant, Expellant of phlegm, Herbal tonic, improve the complexion, Mucolytic agent, Tonic

Other uses

colouring, Dye, Dyeing, Used to dye different types of fibres

Ingredients

 Anthocyanidin, Anthocyanin, Glycolic acid, mucilage, oxalic acid, Pyrocatechin, Tannic acid, tartaric acid

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn3866

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