Dried Paederia Scandens Root Ji Shi Teng Chicken Dung Vine Traditional Chinese Herb 500g

Dried Chicken Dung Vine, known in TCM as Ji Shi Teng (鸡屎藤), from Paederia scandens, a traditional Chinese botanical prepared from the dried root and vine. In TCM theory it is considered to have a neutral nature and distinctive aroma, and it has long been valued in folk herbal practice. Traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and seasonal preparations. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ji Shi Teng (鸡屎藤) dried root and vine from Paederia scandens
• Initial farm-product processing with no imported material
• Traditionally valued in Chinese folk herbal practice for its distinctive character
• Suitable for decoctions, soups, and traditional culinary preparations
• Supplied as a 500g pack of dried botanical material

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried root and vine pieces show a grayish-brown to yellowish-brown surface with a firm, woody texture. The herb carries a characteristic pungent aroma that softens considerably after decocting, yielding an earthy, mildly herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked soups in folk recipes
• Used in regional seasonal dishes such as herbal rice cakes
• Prepared as a traditional household herbal wash in folk practice

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk practice, Ji Shi Teng has long been simmered alone or combined with other roots in decoctions and soups, especially during warmer months. In southern China the fresh or dried vine is also traditionally incorporated into festive foods such as herbal-flavored rice cakes. It is commonly paired with other mild folk herbs according to household recipes.

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