Ye Jiao Teng Slices (Polygonum multiflorum Stem) — Dried Shou Wu Teng Vine for Tea & Decoction

Ye Jiao Teng Slices (Polygonum multiflorum) are the dried stem slices of a traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Yè Jiāo Téng (夜交藤), also called Shǒu Wū Téng (首乌藤). For centuries, Ye Jiao Teng has been prized as a spirit-calming, blood-nourishing, and channel-clearing herb, traditionally used to ease restlessness, soothe the Shen, and support restful sleep. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a gentle yet profoundly effective herb for nourishing the Heart and Liver, anchoring the spirit, and harmonizing the nervous system.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional spirit-calming and blood-nourishing herb
• Dried Ye Jiao Teng stem slices, clean and free of debris
• Polygonum multiflorum, sourced from Bozhou
• Suitable for tea, decoction, and soup
• New-crop quality, 500g pack

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its reddish-brown to grayish-brown color, fibrous texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the slices yield a gentle, slightly sweet infusion with a smooth, woody character, releasing a subtle herbal fragrance that blends well with other botanicals.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends for evening relaxation
• Traditional decoctions and tonics
• Chinese-style soup and congee
• Seasonal nourishment formulas
• Daily wellness tea

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Ye Jiao Teng is decocted into soups, congee, and calming tonics to support restful sleep and soothe the spirit. It is a common ingredient in evening tea blends, where it pairs with ingredients like jujube seed, lily bulb, and goji berry. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion that accompanies the evening wind-down.

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