Ye Jiao Teng Polygonum multiflorum Vine Stems 500g Dried Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Ye Jiao Teng (夜交藤), the vine stem of Polygonum multiflorum, is a classic Chinese herbal material also known as Shou Wu Teng (首乌藤). In TCM theory it is considered warm in nature and traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas, it is supplied as naturally sun-dried cut vine stems for culinary and herbal preparation. Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ye Jiao Teng (夜交藤) vine stems, also known as Shou Wu Teng (首乌藤)
• Botanical source: Polygonum multiflorum, a traditional Chinese herbal material
• Naturally sun-dried and cut for convenient decoction or culinary preparation
• Warm-natured herb traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels in TCM
• Sourced from Henan and sold as a 500g pack of dried raw herb

Quality & Sensory

Typically the cut vine stems are slender, cylindrical segments with a purplish-brown to reddish-brown outer surface and a yellowish-white inner texture. They have a faint herbal aroma and typically yield a mild, slightly bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following traditional recipes
• Add to herbal soup preparations during slow cooking
• Combine with other TCM herbs in traditional formulas
• Use in culinary herbal preparations as directed by a practitioner

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine practice, Ye Jiao Teng has long been included in decoctions and herbal formulas, often paired with herbs such as Suan Zao Ren (酸枣仁) in classic calming recipes. It is traditionally associated with nourishing the heart and calming the spirit, and is commonly prepared by simmering the cut stems in water. Some households also add it to herbal soups or seasonal wellness preparations.

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