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Sheng Teng

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NameSheng Teng (Stem of Common Stelmatocrypton)SourcesThe drug is the dried entire plant of Stelmatocrypton khasianum (Benth.) H. Baill. (family Asclepiadaceae), growing on hilly scrubs, woods, and distributed in Guangxi, Guizhou, Yunnan of China.The Effect of Sheng TengPropertySweet, pungent, warm;

Sheng Teng
Sheng Teng — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

生藤

Name

Sheng Teng (Stem of Common Stelmatocrypton)

Sources

The drug is the dried entire plant of Stelmatocrypton khasianum (Benth.) H. Baill. (family Asclepiadaceae), growing on hilly scrubs, woods, and distributed in Guangxi, Guizhou, Yunnan of China.

The Effect of Sheng Teng

Property

Sweet, pungent, warm; spleen and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Dispel wind-cold, promote the flow of qi and dredge meridians.

Indications

Cold, rheumatic arthritis, stomachache, abdominal distension and trachitis.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~15 g or take the pouwder.

When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.

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