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Ye Jiao Teng (夜交藤, Shou Wu Teng), the stem of Polygonum multiflorum, nourishes the Heart blood and calms the spirit, and unblocks the channels to relieve numbness and wind-damp painful obstruction.
Latin / Pharmaceutical Name
Polygonum multiflorum (Caulis Polygoni Multiflori)
Common English Name
Fleeceflower vine
Taste
Sweet
Temperature
Neutral
Channels Entered
Heart, Liver
Actions & Functions
- Nourishes the blood and calms the spirit
- Unblocks the channels (numbness, wind-damp painful obstruction)
Indications
Insomnia and dream-disturbed sleep from blood deficiency; and numbness and aching of the limbs.
Dosage
9-30 g in decoction.
Common Combinations
With Suan Zao Ren and He Huan Pi for insomnia.
Cautions & Contraindications
Generally well tolerated.
