Chou Wu Tong Leaves (Clerodendrum trichotomum) — Dried Herbal Leaf for Traditional Decoctions

Chou Wu Tong Leaves (Clerodendrum trichotomum) are the dried leaves of a traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Chòu Wú Tóng (臭梧桐), also called Harlequin Glorybower. For generations, Chou Wu Tong has been valued as a wind-damp dispelling herb, traditionally used to ease joint stiffness, support comfortable movement, and calm internal wind patterns. Its nature is bitter, sweet, and cool, making it a cooling yet gentle herb for clearing heat and soothing the channels.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional wind-damp dispelling herb
• Dried Clerodendrum trichotomum leaves
• Sourced from Hubei, China
• 500g bulk loose-leaf format
• Suitable for traditional decoctions and washes

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully shade-dried to preserve the leaves' deep green color, broad texture, and faint herbal aroma. When decocted, the leaves yield a mildly bitter, subtly sweet infusion with a cooling, earthy character that blends well with other herbs in traditional formulas.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions
• Herbal foot soak and wash blends
• Wind-damp formula ingredient
• Seasonal herbal tea blends
• External compress preparations

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chou Wu Tong leaves are decocted alone or with other herbs to dispel wind-damp and ease joint discomfort, often paired with ingredients like mulberry twigs, notopterygium, and angelica. They are also used in warm foot soaks and external washes to soothe the limbs after cold or damp exposure. In some regional traditions, the leaves are simmered into daily teas during humid seasons to support comfortable movement and a light, balanced feeling.

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