Sargentodoxa Cuneata Red Vine Slices Hong Teng 500g Dried Herb for Decoction and Herbal Tea

Red Vine Slices, known in TCM as Hong Teng (红藤) or Da Xue Teng (大血藤), from Sargentodoxa cuneata, the dried stem of the sargentodoxa vine. In TCM theory this herb is bitter in flavor and associated with clearing and moving properties. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal teas, it is naturally sun-dried and can also be ground into powder. Store frozen to preserve freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Guangxi-grown Red Vine, Hong Teng (红藤), also called Da Xue Teng (大血藤)
• Botanical source Sargentodoxa cuneata, dried stem slices
• Naturally sun-dried with no further processing
• 500g new-crop batch sold as edible agricultural produce
• Suitable for decoction, herbal tea, or grinding into powder

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a reddish-brown outer surface with a lighter, woody cut face and a firm, fibrous texture. They carry a mild herbal aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically has a slightly bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Brew as a simple herbal tea
• Grind into powder for culinary or herbal use
• Combine with other herbs in soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Hong Teng is traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting healthy circulation, and it has long been included in folk formulas for joint and abdominal comfort. It is commonly simmered alone or paired with herbs such as Yi Yi Ren or Dan Gui in decoctions and medicinal soups, and some households brew it as a seasonal wellness tea.

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