Chopchini or China root is a perennial climbing deciduous shrub and is a popular traditional Chinese medicine. The rhizomes or roots of this plant are majorly used for various medicinal purposes.
Chopchini helps manage diabetes by enhancing insulin secretion due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. As per Ayurveda, consuming Chopchini powder along with lukewarm water improves digestion and appetite due to its Deepan (appetizer) property.
Chopchini is useful in skin problems. It manages skin inflammation and allergic reactions by inhibiting the histamine release due to its anti-allergic property. Applying Chopchini cream on the skin helps to manage psoriasis by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms due to its antipsoriatic property.
What are the synonyms of Chopchini?
Smilax china, Chopcheenee, Kumarika, Shukchin, China root, China Pairu, Parangichekkai, Pirngichekka, Sarsaparilla.