绞股蓝为葫芦科草质藤本植物绞股蓝的根茎或全草,又名七叶胆、遍地生根。一般秋季采集,洗净晒干后,切段生用,或微炒后使用,也可用本品的中成药(如绞股蓝总苷片)。 Gynostemma pentaphyllum is a rhizome or whole plant of Gynura vine, which is a grass vine, and is also known as the seven-leaf gut and roots. Generally collected in the fall, washed and dried, cut into sections, or used after micro-fried, can also be used in this product of proprietary Chinese medicines (such as Gynostemma total glycoside tablets).