Luo Shi Teng (络石藤) is the stem of star jasmine, recorded as Caulis Trachelospermi. It is bitter in flavour and slightly cold, entering the Liver channel alone. The catalogue files it among the herbs that dispel Wind-Damp.

Pinyin

luo shi teng

Chinese

络石藤

Latin Name

Caulis Trachelospermi

English Name

Chinese star jasmine stem·Star Jasmine Stem

Japanese

rakusekito

Korean

makseokdeung·nakseokdeung

Actions and indications

Dispels Wind-Damp and unblocks the channels and collaterals

Wind-Damp Bi with spasm of the sinews, best suited to Hot Bi
Stiff, painful joints with cramping sinews, particularly when Heat is present rather than Cold

Cools Blood and reduces swelling

Abscesses and toxic sores that are red, hot and painful
Throat Bi with a swollen, painful throat

Relaxes the sinews

Tight sinews and restricted movement from Wind-Damp obstruction with Heat

Combinations

ren dong teng

Hot Bi with painful spasms of the limbs

wu jia pi + huai niu xi

Bi pain, prepared as a medicinal wine

ji zi huang + e jiao + bai shao

Internal Wind with twitching and muscle spasms

mu dan pi

Damp-Heat Bi with swelling and pain

pu gong ying

Toxic swellings, for example deep-rooted boils and breast abscesses

gua lou + ru xiang + zao jiao ci

Superficial abscesses.

she gan + jie geng

Throat swelling and pain.

Age

Raw

Granule

Tincture

Concentrate

Frequency

Any 6-16g; Tincture: 2-4ml

6-16 g

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2-4 ml

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Cautions

contraindication Diarrhea

pregnancy Do not use in pregnancy

caution Overdose can bring on convulsions and respiratory arrest

caution Cold-type Bi, and prolonged use in someone with cold, weak digestion, since the herb is bitter and slightly cold

caution Long courses only under a qualified practitioner

caution Do not harvest from garden plants: the medicine is a particular part, gathered and processed at a set stage, and garden climbers are often sprayed with pesticide; the milky sap of cut stems can irritate skin

caution Local substitutes are common in the market and hard to tell apart once sliced; buy from a supplier who can confirm the botanical species

luo shi teng

About luo shi teng

Names

Classification

Actions and indications

Dispels Wind-Damp and unblocks the channels and collaterals

Cools Blood and reduces swelling

Relaxes the sinews

Combinations

Dosage

Cautions

Interactions

Antagonistic with

About luo shi teng

Names

Classification

Actions and indications

Dispels Wind-Damp and unblocks the channels and collaterals

Cools Blood and reduces swelling

Relaxes the sinews

Combinations

Dosage

Cautions

Interactions

Antagonistic with

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