qīng fēng téng

青风藤·Caulis Sinomenii

orientvine stem

About qīng fēng téng

Qing Feng Teng (青风藤) is the stem of sinomenium, recorded as Caulis Sinomenii. It is bitter and acrid in flavour and neutral in temperature, entering the Liver and Spleen channels. The catalogue files it among the herbs that dispel Wind-Damp.

Names

Pinyin	qīng fēng téng
Chinese	青风藤
Latin Name	Caulis Sinomenii
English Name	orientvine stem

Classification

Category: Dispel Wind Damp
Channels: Spleen, Liver
Flavour: Acrid, Bitter
Temperature: Neutral

Actions and indications

Dispels Wind-Damp, unblocks the channels and collaterals and relieves pain

Wind-Damp Bi
Numbness and itching
Traumatic injury
Swollen sores

Promotes urination

Leg Qi with swelling and pain
Edema and Damp swelling where urine is scanty

Combinations

wei ling xian + du huo
Wind-Damp Bi

Dosage

Age	Raw	Granule	Tincture	Concentrate	Frequency
Any	6-12 g	—	—	—	—

Cautions

caution Can bring on skin rashes or an upset stomach
caution Overdose shows as laboured breathing, sweating, a fall in blood pressure and a racing heart, and can progress to failure of breathing and circulation