Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Kadsurae Heteroclitae Caulis |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 廣西海風藤 · Guang Xi Hai Feng Teng |
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| Medicinal Part | Stems and woods |
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| Efficacy Category | Wind-damp dispelling |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried vine stem of Kadsura heteroclita (Roxb.) Craib (Schisandraceae). |
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| Nature & Flavour | Acrid, Bitter; Slightly warm |
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| Channels Entered | Liver |
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What Is Guang Xi Hai Feng Teng?
Guang Xi Hai Feng Teng (Heteroclite Kadsura Stem) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in Guangxi, and also in Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangdong.
Nature & Flavour: Acrid, Bitter; Slightly warm
Channels Entered: Liver
Guang Xi Hai Feng Teng: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Kadsurae Heteroclitae Caulis
Botanical Origin
The dried vine stem of Kadsura heteroclita (Roxb.) Craib (Schisandraceae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in Guangxi, and also in Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangdong.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is thick, dark brown, fragrant.
Macroscopic Features
Cylindrical, slightly curved, varying in length, 1~3cm diameter. Externally dark brown or brownish, with longitudinal wrinkles and transverse lenticels, often with residual leaf scars. Hard; cut surface is pale reddish-brown, with xylem and ray patterns, center with small pith. Faint fragrant odor, taste slightly pungent.
Traditional TCM Properties
Acrid, Bitter; Slightly warmLiver
Traditional Functions
Expels wind-dampness, unblocks collaterals and stops pain.
How Guang Xi Hai Feng Teng Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Guang Xi Hai Feng Teng is classified among the Wind-damp dispelling herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
