Sargentodoxa Cuneata Red Vine Slices Xue Sai Tong Da Xue Teng 250g Wild Old Vine for Tea and Decoction

Red Vine Slices, known in TCM as Da Xue Teng (大血藤), from Sargentodoxa cuneata, the dried stem vine traditionally called Xue Sai Tong. These wild-harvested old vine slices are cut from mature woody stems and typically show a reddish-brown surface with a firm texture. In TCM theory, Da Xue Teng is bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the large intestine and liver channels. It is commonly simmered as a decoction or steeped in hot water, often paired with Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) and Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) in traditional herbal practice.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested old vine slices of Sargentodoxa cuneata, a classic TCM stem herb
• Known in TCM as Da Xue Teng or Xue Sai Tong, traditionally valued for invigorating blood and clearing heat
• Cut from mature woody stems and dried into convenient slices for brewing
• 250g pack suitable for daily herbal tea, decoctions, or long-term home use
• Traditionally paired with Dan Shen and Chuan Xiong in classic blood-invigorating formulas

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a reddish-brown to dark brown outer surface with a lighter, fibrous cross-section and a distinctive radial pattern. The aroma is typically mild and slightly herbal, and the brewed liquid has a light brown color with a gently bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs such as Dan Shen and Chuan Xiong
• Add to traditional herbal soup preparations
• Use in seasonal wellness routines during colder months

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, Da Xue Teng has long been used in decoctions and herbal teas, often combined with blood-invigorating herbs such as Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) and Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong). The sliced vine is typically simmered for 15-30 minutes or steeped in hot water, and it is a common ingredient in folk formulas traditionally associated with supporting healthy circulation and joint comfort.

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