Dried Celastrus Stem Slices Nan She Teng 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient

Dried Celastrus Stem Slices, known in TCM as Nan She Teng (南蛇藤), from Celastrus orbiculatus. These cut stem slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with dispelling wind-dampness and supporting joint comfort in TCM theory. Sliced for convenient decoction, they are commonly simmered in herbal teas, soups, or decoctions. Store in a cool, dry place and use under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Nan She Teng 南蛇藤 cut stem slices from Celastrus orbiculatus
• Sliced form allows easy measuring and efficient decoction
• Traditionally used in TCM to dispel wind-dampness and support joint comfort
• Suitable for herbal teas, soups, and decoctions
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale brown to grayish-brown slices with a woody, fibrous texture and a faint earthy aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a mild, slightly bitter and astringent herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Brew as a mild herbal tea
• Add to herbal soup preparations
• Incorporate into seasonal wellness recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Nan She Teng is traditionally associated with dispelling wind-dampness, unblocking meridians, and supporting comfort in joints and muscles. It is commonly prepared as a decoction, often simmered alone or combined with other wind-dampness herbs such as Du Huo or Sang Ji Sheng in classical formulas. Folk practice also uses it in seasonal herbal soups and foot baths.

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