Ye Jiao Teng Dried Polygonum Multiflorum Vine Stems Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea

Dried Ye Jiao Teng (夜交藤), the vine stem of Polygonum multiflorum, also known as Shou Wu Teng (首乌藤), is a classic raw herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels and is valued in herbal formulas. Sold as dried vine stem segments for decoction, tea, or external foot soak use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Shou Wu Teng (首乌藤) vine stems sourced from Guangxi, China
• Botanical source is Polygonum multiflorum, a well-known TCM vine herb
• Cut into long dried segments and sun-dried after harvest in autumn
• Traditionally used in decoctions, herbal teas, and calming foot soaks
• Wholesale-friendly raw herb sold by the kilogram with 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically long, slender dried vine segments with a light brown to grayish-brown surface and a firm, woody texture. The aroma is mild and grassy, and when decocted the liquid typically carries a subtle earthy, slightly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea
• Added to herbal soup blends
• Used in traditional calming foot soak preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ye Jiao Teng is traditionally associated with nourishing the heart and calming the spirit, and it is a common ingredient in formulas for restlessness and supporting restful sleep. It is often paired with Suan Zao Ren (酸枣仁) or Fu Ling (茯苓) in decoctions. The vine stems are traditionally harvested in autumn after the leaves fall, trimmed, cut into segments, bundled, and sun-dried.

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