Single Herb Glossary
Yè Jiāo Téng 夜交藤
| Pharmaceutical name | Polygoni multiflori Caulis fleeceflower cadis (He Shou Wu vine) "nocturnal commingling vine" |
| Category | Calm the Spirit |
| Key Properties | Nourishes the Heart, Calms the Spirit Unblocks the collaterals Expel wind |
| Properties | Sweet Neutral |
| Tropism | HT, LV |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Nourishes Heart & Blood, (Calm Shen) 2) Nourishes Blood & Unblocks Channels 3) Alleviates Itching (External Wash for Rash/Itch) |
| Dosages | 15-30g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | None |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | Emodin, physcion, β-sitosterol, emodin-8-O- β-D- monoglucoside |
| Pharmacological Effects | |
| Herb-Drug Interactions | |
| Classical Formula(s) |
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin (Gastrodia and Uncaria Decoction) 天麻芶藤飲 (天麻勾藤饮) |
This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.