Ye Jiao Teng (Polygonum multiflorum Stem) — Dried Shou Wu Teng Vine for Herbal Tea & Decoction

Ye Jiao Teng (Polygonum multiflorum), also known as Shou Wu Teng (首乌藤) or Qi Teng (棋藤), is the dried stem and vine of the revered He Shou Wu plant, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Yè Jiāo Téng (夜交藤). For centuries, this gentle vine has been prized as a spirit-calming, blood-nourishing, and channel-soothing herb, traditionally used to ease restlessness, support restful sleep, and quiet an unsettled mind. Its nature is sweet, neutral, and mildly balancing, making it a soft yet profoundly comforting herb for nourishing the Heart, anchoring the spirit, and harmonizing the nervous system.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested from Enshi, Hubei
• Traditional spirit-calming (安神) herb
• Dried Shou Wu Teng vine, 500g
• Naturally sun-dried, new-crop quality
• Pairs well with He Huan Pi (合欢皮)

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its slender, reddish-brown vine form, fine fibrous texture, and faint earthy-sweet aroma. When decocted, the stems yield a mild, gently sweet infusion with a soft woody undertone, releasing a warm, grounding character that blends smoothly with other calming herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and daily infusion
• Decoction with He Huan Pi (合欢皮)
• Evening calming tea blends
• Traditional soup and tonic formulas
• Seasonal wind-down rituals

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Ye Jiao Teng is decocted into evening teas, calming soups, and longevity formulas to support restful sleep, soothe the spirit, and nourish the blood. It is a classic companion to He Huan Pi (合欢皮), with the two often simmered together as a gentle nightly infusion. In daily life, the vine is brewed alone or blended with jujube, lily bulb, and goji berry for a warm, mildly sweet cup taken before rest.

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