Ji Xue Teng Spatholobus Suberectus Dried Vine Slices 50g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient

Spatholobus Suberectus Vine Slices, known in TCM as Ji Xue Teng (鸡血藤), are dried stem slices from Spatholobus suberectus. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice, this vine is often paired with herbs such as Qian Jin Ba and Wei Ling Xian in decoctions. In TCM theory it is considered bitter and slightly warm. Store in a cool dry place and use as a traditional herbal ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Spatholobus suberectus stem slices known in TCM as Ji Xue Teng (鸡血藤)
• Hand selected vine slices with a naturally reddish brown cross section
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal decoctions and wellness teas
• Commonly paired with Qian Jin Ba and Wei Ling Xian in classic herbal combinations
• 50g pack suitable for sampling or small batch herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices show a reddish brown to dark brown surface with a firm woody texture and faint herbal aroma. When simmered, the liquid typically takes on a light reddish tone with a mildly bitter earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to slow cooked herbal soups
• Brew as a mild traditional herbal tea
• Combine with other TCM herbs in seasonal wellness recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Ji Xue Teng is traditionally associated with nourishing and invigorating the blood and relaxing the sinews. It is a familiar ingredient in folk decoctions and herbal soups, often simmered alongside Qian Jin Ba and Wei Ling Xian. Traditional preparation involves slow simmering the slices in water, sometimes with dates or other tonic herbs, especially during damp or cold seasons.

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