Qing Feng Teng Dried Greenvine Stem 500g Sinomenium acutum Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction

Dried Greenvine Stem, known in TCM as Qing Feng Teng (青风藤), from Sinomenium acutum. This listing offers naturally sun-dried stem segments, a classic raw botanical in the Chinese herbal repertoire. In TCM theory it is acrid, bitter, and neutral in nature and is traditionally associated with the liver and spleen channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas, it is intended for traditional herbal preparation rather than direct consumption.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Qing Feng Teng (青风藤) dried stem segments from Sinomenium acutum
• Naturally sun-dried whole stem pieces suitable for decoction preparation
• A recognized raw botanical in traditional Chinese herbal practice
• In TCM theory acrid, bitter, and neutral, traditionally entering the liver and spleen channels
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried stem segments are slender, cylindrical, and light brown to grayish-brown with fine longitudinal ridges. The cut surface usually shows a pale yellowish wood with a distinct texture. The aroma is typically faint and herbaceous, and decocted liquid traditionally carries a mild bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other botanicals in classical formulas
• Prepared as a mild herbal tea infusion
• Used in seasonal herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, Qing Feng Teng has long been included in decoctions and compound formulas, often paired with herbs such as Du Huo or Sang Ji Sheng in classical wind-dampness formulas. It was traditionally prepared by simmering the dried stems in water, sometimes alongside food herbs in seasonal soups. Folk usage also included long slow decoctions during damp or cold seasons.

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