Chinese Bulk Herbs – Spatholobus (Ji Xue Teng)

Chinese Bulk Herbs Spatholobus (Ji Xue Teng)

Promotes the movement of and tonifies the blood; for blood deficiency patterns presenting with problems such as dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, or amenorrhea accompanied by abdominal pain. Spatholobus invigorates the channels and relaxes the sinews for numbness of extremities, lower back pain, knee pain, or generalized joint sorenss from wind-dampness or painful obstruction with either blood deficiency or stasis.

Latin Name:
Caulis Spatholobi
Spatholobus suberectus

Chinese Name:
Ji Xue Teng

Common Names:
Blood Grass, Human Blood Cord, Red Widow, Blood Wisteria

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Properties:
Bitter, lightly sweet, warm; Liver and kidney meridians entered.

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Folk Lore:
N/A

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Cautions:
GRAS: Generally Recognized as Safe. This herb can be safely consumed when used appropriately.

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