Spatholobus Suberectus Vine Ji Xue Teng Dried Whole Vine Chinese Herb 500g

Dried Spatholobus Vine, known in TCM as Ji Xue Teng (鸡血藤), from Spatholobus suberectus, offered as whole aged vine sections. This raw herb is traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice and is typically characterized as bitter with a slightly sweet taste and warm nature. Sold as an edible agricultural product for culinary and decoction preparation, it should be stored sealed in a cool dry place and used as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Spatholobus suberectus vine sections in natural original form
• Known in TCM as Ji Xue Teng (鸡血藤), a classic Chinese herbal material
• Naturally sun-dried with no sulfur fumigation treatment
• Sourced from Guangxi, a recognized growing region for this vine
• 500g pack suited for decoctions, soups, and culinary herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

The vine sections typically show a reddish-brown outer bark with a firm, woody texture and visible resinous rings on the cut surface. The aroma is typically mild and earthy, and long simmering yields a slightly sweet, woody taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked soups with meat or other botanicals
• Used in culinary herbal preparation at home
• Incorporated into seasonal tonic recipes following traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ji Xue Teng is traditionally associated with nourishing and invigorating the blood and relaxing the sinews, and it has long been included in decoctions and medicinal soups. Traditionally it is simmered alone or paired with herbs such as Dang Gui or Du Zhong in slow-cooked formulas, and it is also used in folk practice during colder seasons as part of warming herbal broths.

FAQ Q&A