Sargentodoxa Cuneata Sliced Dried Herb Da Xue Teng 180g Jar for Decoction and Culinary Use

Dried Sargentodoxa Stem Slices, known in TCM as Da Xue Teng (大血藤), from Sargentodoxa cuneata. These jarred slices are cut from the woody stem, a traditional Chinese herbal material valued in classical practice. In TCM theory it is considered bitter in flavor with a mild nature and traditionally associated with the large intestine and liver channels. Sold as a food-grade dried botanical for culinary and decoction preparation, not intended to replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried Da Xue Teng (大血藤) stem slices in a sealed 180g jar
• Botanical source Sargentodoxa cuneata, a classic TCM vine stem herb
• Large even slices that are easy to measure, rinse, and decoct
• Traditionally used in TCM for clearing heat and supporting healthy circulation patterns
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal soups, and culinary preparations at home

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a reddish-brown woody surface with a lighter, porous inner texture and visible grain. They have a faint earthy herbal aroma and, when decocted, typically yield a mild bitter and slightly astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to herbal soup stocks during slow cooking
• Use in culinary herbal preparations with other botanicals
• Store in the jar for convenient daily herbal pantry use

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Da Xue Teng has long been used in decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Yi Yi Ren or Dan Shen in classical formulas. It was traditionally associated with clearing heat, relieving toxicity, and invigorating blood circulation. Folk practice also used the vine stem in seasonal herbal soups and wellness decoctions, especially during warmer months.

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