Dried Clematis Root Wei Ling Xian 500g TCM Herbal Tea and Wine Ingredient

Dried Clematis Root, known in TCM as Wei Ling Xian (威灵仙), from Clematis chinensis. These naturally sun-dried root segments are a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally used in decoctions, herbal teas, and infused wines. In TCM theory, Wei Ling Xian is acrid and salty in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the bladder channel. Suitable for experienced herbal users preparing traditional formulas.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Wei Ling Xian (威灵仙) dried root from Shandong, China
• Botanical source Clematis chinensis, a well-established TCM herb
• Naturally sun-dried whole root segments with no further processing
• Traditionally used in decoctions, herbal teas, and wine infusions
• 500g bulk pack suited to regular herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to grayish-brown dried root segments with a slender, slightly twisted form and fibrous texture. The aroma is characteristically faint and earthy, and decocted liquid typically carries a mildly acrid, salty-herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steeped as a simple herbal tea
• Infused into herbal wine preparations
• Combined with other herbs in classic TCM formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Wei Ling Xian has long been used in decoctions and wine infusions, traditionally associated with supporting the flow of qi and dispelling wind-dampness. It is a familiar ingredient in classical formulas and is often paired with herbs such as Du Huo or Sang Ji Sheng in traditional joint and sinew preparations. Folk practice also includes steeping the root in grain liquor for seasonal use.

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