Ji Shi Teng Chicken Vine Herb with Atractylodes 500g Dried Chinese Herbal Blend for Decoction and Tea

Chicken Vine Herb, known in TCM as Ji Shi Teng (鸡矢藤), paired with Atractylodes Rhizome (苍术, Cang Zhu), from Paederia foetida and Atractylodes lancea. This 500g set contains 250g of each dried botanical, supplied whole for grinding, decoction, or tea. In TCM theory Ji Shi Teng is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels, while Cang Zhu is a classic aromatic drying herb. Store dry and use as directed by a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Two-herb set with 250g Chicken Vine Herb and 250g Atractylodes Rhizome
• Ji Shi Teng (鸡矢藤) sourced from Paederia foetida vine
• Cang Zhu (苍术) is a traditional aromatic rhizome used in spleen-focused formulas
• Whole dried form suitable for grinding into powder at home
• Commonly prepared as decoction, herbal tea, or culinary addition

Quality & Sensory

The dried vine pieces typically appear brownish-green with a fibrous texture, while Atractylodes rhizome slices are typically grayish-brown and firm. Ji Shi Teng carries a distinctive skunky aroma when crushed, and Cang Zhu smells pungent and aromatic. Decoctions typically taste mildly bitter and earthy.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Brew as a mild herbal tea after consulting a practitioner
• Grind into powder for culinary or herbal use
• Add to congee or soup recipes following traditional preparation

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ji Shi Teng is traditionally used to support digestion and ease discomfort, often prepared as a decoction or ground into powder. Cang Zhu is a classic herb traditionally associated with drying dampness and strengthening the spleen. The two are sometimes combined in folk formulas, and Ji Shi Teng leaves are also used in seasonal foods such as traditional southern Chinese rice cakes.

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