Dried Spatholobus Suberectus Stem Ji Xue Teng Chinese Herbal Slices for Decoction and Tea 500g

Dried Spatholobus Stem, known in TCM as Ji Xue Teng (鸡血藤), from Spatholobus suberectus, the sliced stem of a woody vine. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice, this vine stem is associated with supporting healthy circulation in TCM theory. Sun-dried and cut into deep reddish slices, it is commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, or herbal teas. This listing is a food-grade agricultural product and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ji Xue Teng (鸡血藤) vine stem slices from a traditional Chinese herbal source
• Botanical identity Spatholobus suberectus, a woody climbing vine stem
• Sun-dried and sliced for convenient decoction, soup, or tea preparation
• Deep reddish cut surface traditionally prized in TCM herb selection
• Sold as a 500g pack of edible agricultural raw herb material

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a deep reddish-brown to dark red cut surface with a firm, woody texture and faint resinous rings. The aroma is mildly earthy and herbal, and long simmering typically yields a slightly astringent, woody-tasting amber decoction.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Add to slow-cooked soups with other tonic herbs
• Steep or decoct as a warm herbal tea
• Use in seasonal herbal cooking and broths

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ji Xue Teng is traditionally associated with nourishing and invigorating the blood and relaxing the sinews, and it is a familiar ingredient in folk formulas for daily wellness. It is traditionally simmered alone or paired with herbs such as Dang Gui or red dates in decoctions and soups, and is often used in autumn and winter tonics.

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