Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Sarcandrae Herba |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 腫節風 · Zhong Jie Feng |
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| Medicinal Part | Whole herbs |
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| Efficacy Category | Heat-clearing |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried whole herbs of Sarcandra glabra (Thunb.) Nakai.(Chloranthaceae) |
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| Nature & Flavour | Bitter, Acrid; Neutral |
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| Channels Entered | Heart, Liver |
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What Is Zhong Jie Feng?
Zhong Jie Feng (Glabrous Scrcandra Herb) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Sichuan, Guangxi, Zhejiang, Jiangxi.
Nature & Flavour: Bitter, Acrid; Neutral
Channels Entered: Heart, Liver
Zhong Jie Feng: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Sarcandrae Herba
Botanical Origin
The dried whole herbs of Sarcandra glabra (Thunb.) Nakai.(Chloranthaceae)
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Sichuan, Guangxi, Zhejiang, Jiangxi.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material has green stem and leaves.
Macroscopic Features
Length is 50~120cm. Rhizome is relatively thick and large, densely has thin roots. Stem is cylindrical, often has branches, 0.3~1.3cm diameter; externally dark green to dark brown, with obvious thin wrinkles, scattered longitudinal lenticels, nodes are enlarged; brittle texture, easily broken, fractured surface has pith or hollow center. Opposing leaves, oval lanceolate to oval elliptical shape, 5~15cm long, 3~6cm wide; externally green, greenish-brown to brown or brownish-red, smooth; edges has thick saw-teeth, which has black-brown glands at the tip, petiole is about 1cm long; nearly leathery texture. Flower spikes grow out from the apex and are often branched. faintly aromatic odor, slightly acrid taste.
Traditional TCM Properties
Bitter, Acrid; NeutralHeartLiver
Traditional Functions
Clears heat and cools blood, activates blood and dissipates macules, dispels wind and unblocks collaterals.
How Zhong Jie Feng Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Zhong Jie Feng is classified among the Heat-clearing 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.
