Hong Teng Sargentodoxa Cuneata Dried Vine Slices 500g Wild Harvested Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Herbal Wine

Dried Hong Teng (红藤), also called Da Xue Teng (大血藤), from Sargentodoxa cuneata, the dried stem vine traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is bitter in flavor and associated with clearing and invigorating properties. Traditionally prepared by slicing and sun drying, it is commonly simmered in decoctions or infused in herbal wine. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Hong Teng vine slices known in TCM as Da Xue Teng (大血藤)
• Botanical source Sargentodoxa cuneata, traditionally sun dried and sliced
• Valued in traditional Chinese herbal practice for vine based formulas
• Suitable for decoction simmering or traditional herbal wine infusion
• Packaged as a 500g dried botanical for home herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices show a reddish brown outer surface with a lighter wood-toned cross section and a fibrous, woody texture. The aroma is mildly herbal and earthy, and long simmering typically yields a slightly bitter, astringent decoction.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Infuse in rice wine for traditional herbal wine preparation
• Combine with other dried botanicals in slow cooked herbal soups
• Use in seasonal home herbal recipes following traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Hong Teng is traditionally associated with clearing heat and invigorating circulation, and it appears in classic vine based formulas. It is commonly paired with herbs such as Dan Shen (Salvia) and Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum) in decoctions, or steeped in wine in folk practice. Vine herbs are also traditionally used in seasonal tonics prepared for daily wellness routines.

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