Wei Ling Xian (Clematis chinensis) — Dried Northeast Chinese Root for Herbal Decoction

Wei Ling Xian (Clematis chinensis) is the dried root and rhizome of a traditional Chinese herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Wēi Líng Xiān (威灵仙), also folk-named Lǎo Hǔ Xū (老虎须, "Tiger's Whiskers"). For centuries it has been prized as a wind-dispelling, dampness-transforming, and channel-freeing herb, traditionally used to ease joint stiffness, support smooth movement of the limbs, and relieve discomfort from wind-damp obstruction. Its nature is pungent, warm, and slightly toxic in raw form, making it a classic herb for warming the channels and unblocking the collaterals.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional wind-damp dispelling herb
• Dried Wei Ling Xian root from Northeast China
• Clematis chinensis, also called Tiger's Whiskers
• Selected grade, 500g per pack
• Sun-dried and moisture-protected

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its dark brownish-grey exterior, firm woody texture, and faint earthy aroma. When decocted, the root yields a warm, pungent, slightly bitter infusion with a lingering herbal character, releasing its active constituents into the broth over a slow simmer.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Wind-damp herbal formulas
• Medicinal soup and stew packs
• Herbal foot soak blends
• External compress preparations

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Wei Ling Xian is decocted alone or in formulas to dispel wind-damp, unblock the channels, and ease joint stiffness. It is commonly simmered with ingredients like Du Huo, Niu Xi, and Sang Ji Sheng in medicinal soups and stews, and is also used in herbal foot soaks for warming the lower limbs. As a daily tea, it is brewed in small amounts with other warming herbs to support seasonal comfort.

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