Luo Shi Teng (Trachelospermum jasminoides) — Dried Star Jasmine Stem for Herbal Decoction

Luo Shi Teng (Trachelospermum jasminoides), also known as Star Jasmine Stem, is the dried stem and vine of a traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Luò Shí Téng (络石藤). For centuries it has been prized as a wind-dispelling, collateral-unblocking herb, traditionally used to ease joint stiffness, soothe swelling, and support smooth movement of the limbs. Its nature is bitter and slightly cold, making it a cooling yet focused herb for clearing heat and freeing the collaterals.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional wind-dispelling, collateral-unblocking herb
• Dried Luo Shi Teng stem and vine
• Trachelospermum jasminoides
• Sourced from Hubei, China
• Suitable for decoction and herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its slender, vine-like form, brownish-green color, and faint woody aroma. When decocted, the stems release a mild, slightly bitter and cooling infusion with an earthy undertone, blending smoothly into multi-herb formulas without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction and multi-herb formulas
• Traditional collateral-unblocking tea blends
• Seasonal damp-clearing soups
• Herbal foot soak blends
• Daily wellness decoction

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Luo Shi Teng is decocted alone or with other herbs to support joint comfort and free movement of the limbs. It is commonly included in wind-damp formulas alongside ingredients like du huo, wei ling xian, and sang zhi. In some regional traditions, it is also added to herbal foot soak blends for a warming, circulation-supporting soak after a long day.

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