Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Sinomenii Caulis |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 青風藤 · Qing 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 of Sinomenium acutum (Thunb.) Rehd. et Wils.(Apocynaceae) |
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| Nature & Flavour | Bitter, Acrid; Neutral |
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| Channels Entered | Liver, Spleen |
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What Is Qing Feng Teng?
Qing Feng Teng (Ovientvine Stem) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in Yunnan province and eastern and southern China.
Nature & Flavour: Bitter, Acrid; Neutral
Channels Entered: Liver, Spleen
Qing Feng Teng: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Sinomenii Caulis
Botanical Origin
The dried vine of Sinomenium acutum (Thunb.) Rehd. et Wils.(Apocynaceae)
Production Regions
Primarily produced in Yunnan province and eastern and southern China.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material has greenish-brown outer skin, even strip.
Macroscopic Features
Thin long cylindrical, 5~20mm diameter, externally grayish-brown or brown, with longitudinal wrinkles and horizontal lenticels, nodes are enlarged. Light, firm and brittle texture, easily broken, fractured surface is grayish-yellow or pale grayish-brown, not flat. Horizontal cut surface cortex is very narrow, xylem has ducts and rays in a radial arrangement, relatively large ducts, and center is round pith. faint odor, bitter taste.
Traditional TCM Properties
Bitter, Acrid; NeutralLiverSpleen
Traditional Functions
Dispels wind-dampness, unblocks the collaterals, promotes urination.
How Qing Feng Teng Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Qing 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.
