Ji Xue Teng
| Ji Xue Teng in TCM:Explore the properties of Ji Xue Teng according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Factoids:
English Name: spatholobus, sub-erect spatholobus bulb
Pharmacuetical Name: Caulis Spatholobi
Properties: bitter, slightly sweet, warm
Temperature: warm
Channels: SP, HT, LV
Flavors: sweet, bitter
Tonifies: blood
Special Properties:
circulates blood
Actions / Indications:
- Promotes movement of blood: tonifies blood (dysmenorrhea,
amenorrhea due to blood stasis and/or deficiency, irregular menses,
modern use to build blood (RBC and WBC), particularly in conjunction
with cancer treatments)
- Opens channels; relaxes sinews (paralysis of limbs;
bi syndrome due to blood stagnation and/or deficiency; numbness of extremities)
Special Notes:
- One study showed that Ji Xue Teng was effective to build RBC's and neutrophils within 3-5 days.
Contraindications:
- (cc: pregnancy)
- (cc: caution for excessive menses)
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