Da Xue Teng Powder (Sargentodoxa cuneata) — Dried Yunnan Vine Stem Powder, 500g

Da Xue Teng Powder (Sargentodoxa cuneata) is the finely milled, sun-dried stem of a traditional Chinese herbal vine known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Dà Xuè Téng (大血藤), also called Hong Teng (红藤). Grown in the high mountains of Yunnan and prepared by simple sun-drying, this 500g powder is a raw agricultural herb material traditionally used in external preparations such as foot soaks, washes, and poultices, or in decoctions prepared under the guidance of a qualified TCM practitioner. Its nature is traditionally described as slightly bitter and neutral, entering the Liver and Large Intestine channels.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional TCM vine herb Da Xue Teng (Hong Teng)
• Sourced from high-mountain Yunnan growing regions
• Sun-dried and finely milled into a smooth powder
• 500g value size for external herbal preparations
• Raw agricultural herb material, no added ingredients

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is sun-dried and milled to a fine, even powder that retains the deep reddish-brown tone characteristic of Da Xue Teng stem. The powder has a dry, slightly woody and earthy aroma with a faintly bitter, tannin-like note. When simmered in water for external use, it releases a reddish-brown infusion with a mild, astringent herbal scent, suitable for foot soaks and washes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• External foot soak and herbal bath preparations
• Simmered washes for external compress use
• Traditional external poultice blends
• Decoction use under professional TCM guidance

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Da Xue Teng is traditionally simmered into decoctions and external washes. It is commonly included in foot-soak formulas and herbal bath blends, where it is paired with ingredients such as Ai Ye, Hong Hua, or Ku Shen for warming, aromatic external preparations. In TCM tradition, it is also decocted in formulas prepared by practitioners, often alongside herbs like Dang Gui or Tao Ren, as part of classical combination practice.

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