Ye Jiao Teng - Polygonum Vine, Fleeceflower Vine
TCM Materia Medica
Ye Jiao Teng TCM Herb Classifications and Usages
The TCM herb "ye jiao teng" which in english is 
"polygonum vine, fleeceflower vine", is categorized within the "herbs that nourish the heart and calm the spirit" functional grouping. It is thought to enter the heart and liver channels and exhibits bitter (ku), neutral (ping) and spicy (xin) taste/temperature properties.
Dosages and preparations will vary according to each individual and the overall approach of a formula, but generally this herb has the following dosage and/or preparation guidelines:
- Dosage: 9-30g
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
- Calms the spirit, nourishes the heart and blood - insomnia, irritability, dream disturbed sleep from yin and/or blood deficiency.
- Nourishes the blood and unblocks the channels - generalized weakness, soreness, pain, numbness due to blood deficiency.
- Alleviates itching - external wash for itching and skin rashes.
Ye Jiao Teng may potentially be used, in coordination with a well tailored formula (in most cases), to influence the following conditions: insomnia, irritability, numbness and/or skin problems (rash)
As noted above, ye jiao teng is within the herbs that nourish the heart and calm the spirit functional group. All the herbs in this category are listed below.
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