Xue Li Kai Slices (Clematis fasciculiflora) — Dried Rare Chinese Herb, Unsulfured New Crop

Xue Li Kai Slices (Clematis fasciculiflora) are the dried stem and root slices of a lesser-known traditional Chinese herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Xuě Lǐ Kāi (雪里开). A rare, cool-natured botanical sometimes called 'Snow-Blooming Clematis,' Xue Li Kai has been valued in folk herbal practice as a clearing, wind-dispelling herb used to ease swelling, soothe painful joints, and move stagnant qi and blood. Its nature is described as bitter, pungent, and cool, making it a focused herb for clearing heat and dispersing obstruction.

Key Selling Points

• Rare cool-natured traditional Chinese herb
• Unsulfured new-crop slices
• Clematis fasciculiflora botanical identity
• Bulk 500g loose dried herb
• Traditional wind-dispelling and swelling-easing use

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and air-dried without sulfur fumigation, preserving its pale tan to light brown color, fibrous texture, and faint woody-green aroma. When decocted, the slices yield a mildly bitter, subtly pungent infusion with an earthy finish, typical of cool-natured clearing herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Folk herbal soak and compress
• Blended with other cool-natured herbs
• Seasonal damp-clearing formulas
• Bulk herbal pantry stocking

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Xue Li Kai is decocted alone or in combination with other wind-dispelling and damp-clearing herbs to support joint comfort and ease swelling. It is also used in external washes and compresses in some regional traditions, and occasionally added to herbal formulas addressing stagnant qi and blood. As a rare 'cold-back' herb, it is typically kept in small quantities and used in focused, short-term preparations rather than daily long-term tonics.

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