Wei Ling Xian Slices (Clematis chinensis) — Dried Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces, 500g

Wei Ling Xian Slices (Clematis chinensis) are the dried root and rhizome slices of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Wēi Líng Xiān (威灵仙). For centuries, Wei Ling Xian has been prized as a wind-dispelling, dampness-clearing, and channel-unblocking herb, traditionally used to ease joint stiffness, support smooth movement of the limbs, and relieve discomfort associated with wind-damp obstruction. Its nature is pungent, warm, and slightly toxic in raw form, yet when properly processed and decocted it is considered a gentle but profoundly effective herb for opening the meridians, unblocking collaterals, and restoring smooth circulation of qi and blood.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional wind-damp dispelling herb
• Dried Wei Ling Xian root and rhizome slices
• Clematis chinensis decoction pieces
• Suitable for decoctions and herbal formulas
• New-crop, 500g bulk pack

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its dark brownish-gray color, fibrous texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the slices yield a gentle, slightly bitter and pungent infusion with a warming quality, releasing their character into the broth without overpowering companion herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions
• Herbal formula blending
• Seasonal wind-damp support
• Soup and tonic preparation
• Daily herbal tea blends

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Wei Ling Xian is decocted into soups, medicinal broths, and longevity formulas to support joint comfort, ease stiffness, and promote smooth movement of the limbs. It is a common ingredient in wind-damp formulas, where it pairs with ingredients like Du Huo, Niu Xi, and Sang Ji Sheng. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other channel-unblocking herbs for a warming, mildly bitter infusion.

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