Dried Spatholobus Stem Ji Xue Teng Chicken Blood Vine 500g Raw Herb for Wine Infusion and Decoction

Dried Spatholobus Stem, known in TCM as Ji Xue Teng (鸡血藤), from Spatholobus suberectus. This raw herb consists of sliced vine stem pieces, traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice and often used in wine infusions and decoctions. In TCM theory it is considered warm in nature with bitter and slightly sweet flavor, associated with the liver channel. Store in a cool dry place and use under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ji Xue Teng (鸡血藤) vine stem slices from a sulfur-free new harvest
• Botanical source Spatholobus suberectus, a classic TCM raw herb
• Traditionally used in herbal wine infusions and long-simmered decoctions
• Cut into convenient dried slices for easy portioning and storage
• Sold as edible agricultural produce with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices show a reddish-brown to dark brown surface with a firm woody texture and faint herbal aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a light reddish tone with a mildly bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Infuse in rice wine following traditional folk practice
• Combine with other TCM herbs in soup packs
• Brew as a mild herbal tea with other botanicals

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ji Xue Teng is traditionally associated with nourishing and invigorating the blood and relaxing the sinews, and it is a common ingredient in folk formulas for seasonal wellness. It is traditionally paired with herbs such as Dang Gui or Du Zhong in decoctions, or steeped in wine in rural Chinese custom. It is also added to slow-cooked soups in some regional food traditions.

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