Chinese Clematis Root 100g | Wei Ling Xian 威靈仙

Wei Ling Xian (威灵仙), Chinese clematis root, 100g dried. Fine dark root fibres with a mild acrid taste. The name translates as 'majestic spirit immortal', which gives some indication of the regard it has been held in.

• 100g of dried Chinese clematis root
• Botanical name Clematis chinensis
• Fine dark fibrous root
• Wind-damp dispelling category of the materia medica
• Bulk dried herb for practitioners and home decoction

Traditional use of Chinese Clematis Root

Wei Ling Xian is described in Chinese medicine as dispelling wind-damp and unblocking the channels. It appears throughout the classical formulas for the joints and limbs.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Wei Ling Xian · Chinese 威靈仙 (simplified 威灵仙) · pharmaceutical Latin Radix Clematidis · botanical name Clematis chinensis · English: Chinese clematis root

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Traditional use information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition. Keep out of reach of children.