A high-twining woody vine without tendrils. Young stems and lower surface of leaves densely white-pubescent. Leaves of vegetative shoots up to 40 cm (15 in) long and wide, heart-shaped. Flowers about 3 cm long, strongly curved. Calyx with a dark purple orifice and a wrinkled reflexed limb. Fruits capsules about 3 cm (1.2 in) in diameter.
Herb Effects
Antidote, anti-inflammatory, bitter tonic, diaphoretic, diuretic and stimulant (root);
To promote sweating, stimulate the appetite and promote expectoration, to relieve stomach pains, for fever (root); to slow-healing wounds and in the treatment of pleurisy (chewed root or crushed leaves).
Health Remedies 
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