Ye Jiao Teng Dried Polygonum Multiflorum Vine Night-Blooming Stems for Decoction and Herbal Tea 1 lb Pack

Dried Night-Blooming Jasmine Vine, known in TCM as Ye Jiao Teng (夜交藤) and also called Shou Wu Teng (首乌藤), is the dried stem vine of Polygonum multiflorum. These cut vine segments are a classic raw botanical traditionally associated with calming the spirit and supporting restful sleep in TCM theory. Sold as bulk food-grade agricultural produce, it is commonly simmered in decoctions or blended into herbal formulas.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ye Jiao Teng (夜交藤) dried vine segments from Bozhou herb market
• Botanical source is Polygonum multiflorum, the stem vine of the fleeceflower plant
• Also known as Shou Wu Teng (首乌藤) in classical TCM materia medica
• Sold as raw agricultural produce in bulk, packed per 1 jin (500 g)
• Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas for calming and sleep support

Quality & Sensory

Typically呈现 reddish-brown to purplish-brown slender vine segments with a woody, fibrous texture and faint herbal aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a light amber tone with a mild, slightly earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blend into multi-herb formulas for evening tea
• Combine with other calming herbs in soup or congee cooking
• Use in seasonal wellness preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ye Jiao Teng is traditionally associated with nourishing the heart and calming the spirit, and it is a common ingredient in classical formulas for restlessness and disturbed sleep. It is often paired with Suan Zao Ren (sour jujube seed) or Fu Ling (poria) in decoctions. The vine is typically cut into segments and simmered 15-30 minutes before use.

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