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Inner Wind Vine

Yellow Vine

The illustration on this page depicts a twining vine with lanceolate (spear-shaped) leaves and a visible root system. In traditional Chinese medicine, the name "Inner Wind" (nèifēng) typically refers to plants used to treat internal ailments related to the nervous system or "wind" disorders like tremors. The label "Yellow Vine" (huángténg) is provided as a synonym, likely referring to the color of the plant's woody stem or roots when cut.

The woodcut provided shows a detailed rendering of the plant's climbing habit, with the vine twisting around itself, a common feature of the various species historically associated with this name, such as those in the Aristolochia or Schisandra genera.