红藤·Caulis Sargentodoxae
sargent gloryvine stem
Hong Teng (红藤) is the stem of sargentodoxa, a climbing vine, recorded as Caulis Sargentodoxae. It is bitter in flavour and neutral in temperature, entering the Liver and Large Intestine channels. The catalogue files it among the herbs that clear Heat and relieve toxicity, and also enters it under the names Da Huo Xue and Da Xue Teng.
| Pinyin | hong teng·dà huó xuè or dà xuè téng·hóng téng (aka dà huó xuè or dà xuè téng) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 红藤·大活血 or 大血藤·红藤 (aka 大活血 or 大血藤) |
| Latin Name | Caulis Sargentodoxae |
| English Name | sargent gloryvine stem·Sargentodoxa Vine |
| Japanese | koto |
| Korean | hongdeung |
Intestinal abscess.
mu dan pi + pu gong ying + da huang + lian qiao + hou po
Intestinal abscess, acting more strongly
jin yin hua + bai zhi + chi shao
Heat toxin with swelling and abscess
jin yin hua + zi hua di ding + pu gong ying
Swelling and abscess from Heat toxin; appendicitis
dang gui + chi shao + wu ling zhi + pu huang
Blood Stasis causing dysmenorrhea or pain after trauma
Blood Stasis with abdominal pain of gynecological origin
Blood Stasis abdominal pain
bai jiang cao + yi yi ren + gan cao
Clears excessive vaginal discharge by draining Dampness
| Age | Raw | Granule | Tincture | Concentrate | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any 9-30g; Tincture: 2-4ml | 9-30 g | — | 2-4 ml | — | — |