Wei Ling Xian (Clematis chinensis) — Dried Chinese Clematis Root, Food Herb for Decoction & Tea

Wei Ling Xian (Clematis chinensis), also known as Chinese Clematis Root and affectionately called Lǎo Hǔ Xū (老虎须, "Tiger's Whiskers"), is the dried root of a traditional herb revered in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Wēi Líng Xiān (威灵仙). For centuries it has been prized as a wind-dispelling, channel-unblocking herb, traditionally used to ease joint stiffness, support free movement of the limbs, and smooth the flow of qi and blood through the meridians. Its nature is pungent, warm, and gently dispersing, making it a classic herb for warming the channels and relieving obstruction.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional wind-dispelling, channel-unblocking herb
• Dried Chinese Clematis Root (Clematis chinensis)
• Also known as Tiger's Whiskers (Lao Hu Xu)
• Naturally sun-dried to preserve quality
• Available as whole root or custom-milled powder

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its dark brown exterior, firm fibrous texture, and clean, earthy aroma. When decocted, the root yields a warm, slightly bitter and pungent infusion with a lingering herbal depth, releasing its character slowly into the water as the fibers soften.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Herbal tea blends
• Medicinal soup and stew packs
• Foot soak and external herbal bath
• Custom-milled powder for herbal formulas

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Wei Ling Xian is decocted alone or with other herbs to warm the channels and support comfortable movement of the joints and limbs. It is a common ingredient in medicinal soups and stews, often paired with herbs like du huo, qiang huo, and niu xi. In some regional traditions, it is also added to foot soak blends, where its warming, dispersing character is used to relax the feet and legs after a long day.

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