Hong Mu Xiang (Kadsura interior) — Dried TCM Herb, 500g, Custom Powder Available

Hong Mu Xiang (Kadsura interior), also known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as 红木香 and folk-called Xiao Xue Teng (小血藤), Da Hong Pao (大红袍), or Zi Jin Teng (紫金藤), is the dried stem and root of a traditional woody vine herb. For generations it has been prized as a blood-quickening, stasis-dispelling, and qi-moving herb, used to ease abdominal discomfort, support menstrual flow, and soothe traumatic swelling. Its nature is warm and its flavor is pungent and bitter, giving it a moving, dispersing character that reaches the Liver and Spleen channels.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional blood-quickening TCM herb
• Dried stem and root, sun-cured
• Also known as Xiao Xue Teng and Da Hong Pao
• 500g bulk pack, custom grinding available
• Stored cool and dry for lasting quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is sun-dried to preserve its woody, reddish-brown appearance and firm, fibrous texture. The dried pieces carry a mild, earthy, slightly resinous aroma. When decocted, they yield a warm, pungent, faintly bitter infusion with a deep amber tone, characteristic of traditional blood-moving herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Blended TCM formulas
• Custom grinding into powder
• Folk herbal wine infusion
• External compress preparation

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Hong Mu Xiang is decocted alone or in combination with other herbs to move qi, quicken blood, and ease discomfort in the abdomen and lower back. It is often paired with herbs like Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, and Yan Hu Suo in traditional formulas. In some regional traditions, it is simmered into herbal wines or applied externally as a warm compress for swelling and bruising. As a daily practice, it appears in seasonal decoctions for women's wellness and post-activity recovery.

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