Luo Shi Teng (Star Jasmine Stem)

Herb 10 of 20 in Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness

Luo Shi Teng (Caulis Trachelospermi Jasminoidis)

Channels:
LIV

Properties:
Bitter, Slightly Cold

Latin Name:
Caulis Trachelospermi Jasminoidis

Luo Shi Teng means "Collateral Stone Vine"

Actions

Dispels Wind Damp, Opens the Channels and Collaterals
Especially effective for painful cramps and spasms with heat.
Cools Blood and Reduces Swelling
For toxic sores, red, hot and painful abscesses, sore and swollen throats

Contraindications and Cautions

None Noted

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

None Noted

Dosage

6-15 grams in decoction or herbal wine (Chen)
6-15 grams in decoction (Bensky)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

e Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang (Ass Hide Gelatin and Egg Yolk Decoction)
Formulas that Extinguish Internal Wind

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
- Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
- Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
- Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
- Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
- Qiao Yi

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.