Dried Clematis Root Wei Ling Xian 500g Washed Northeast China Raw Herb for Decoction

Dried Clematis Root, known in TCM as Wei Ling Xian (威灵仙), from Clematis chinensis. These whole dried root segments are washed and dried, sold as a 500g pack of raw Chinese herbal material sourced from Northeast China. In TCM theory Wei Ling Xian is acrid and salty with a warm nature, traditionally associated with the bladder channel. Suitable for decoction, soup, or culinary herbal preparation; not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Clematis root segments in natural unprocessed form
• Botanical source Clematis chinensis known as Wei Ling Xian in TCM
• Water-washed and dried raw herb supplied from Northeast China
• 500g pack suitable for decoction soup and culinary herbal use
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for its acrid salty warm profile

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried root segments are light brown to dark brown with a slender slightly twisted appearance and firm woody texture. The aroma is faintly herbal and earthy, and decocted liquid typically carries a mild acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups
• Used in culinary herbal preparations
• Combined with other herbs in seasonal tonic recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Wei Ling Xian is traditionally used in decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Du Huo or Sang Ji Sheng in formulas aimed at supporting comfortable movement. It has also appeared in folk herbal wine and soup preparations, particularly during damp or cold seasons. Preparation traditionally involves simmering the dried root in water or adding it to long-cooked soups.

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