Lei Gong Teng Tripterygium Root 500g Dried Herb Traditional TCM Botanical Supply

Lei Gong Teng (雷公藤), also called Huang Teng Gen, is the dried root of Tripterygium wilfordii, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. In TCM theory it is considered bitter in flavor and strongly active in nature, traditionally associated with dispelling wind and dampness. This listing offers the raw dried root pieces for external or professional herbal use only, as the herb is traditionally regarded as toxic and unsuitable for self-administered internal use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried root pieces of Tripterygium wilfordii known in TCM as Lei Gong Teng 雷公藤
• Traditional herb historically valued in Chinese herbal practice for wind-dampness related applications
• Supplied as raw botanical material in a 500g sealed bag
• Nitrogen-flushed packaging with a 12 month shelf life under cool dry storage
• Intended for external use or professional herbal processing rather than casual consumption

Quality & Sensory

The dried root pieces typically appear brownish to yellowish-brown with a hard, woody texture and fibrous cut surfaces. They carry a faint earthy aroma typical of dried roots, and a strongly bitter taste is traditionally noted, though tasting is not recommended.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• External herbal foot soaks or washes prepared by trained users
• Topical compresses in traditional folk practice
• Supply for licensed TCM practitioners and herbal pharmacies
• Botanical reference or educational collections

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Lei Gong Teng has long been associated with dispelling wind and dampness and was historically applied externally in folk practice. It has also been used in carefully controlled professional decoctions under practitioner guidance. Because the root is traditionally regarded as toxic, it is not recommended for self-prepared internal use, and external applications remain the most common traditional approach.

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