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Herb Documents

Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Ren Dong Teng (Honeysuckle Stem)

Herb 19 of 29 in Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins

Channels:
LU, ST

Properties:
Sweet, Cold

Latin Name:
Caulis Lonicerae

Ren Dong Teng means "Tolerate Winter Vine"

Alternate Names

Yin Hua Teng

Actions

Clears Heat and Toxin, Releases Exterior
For many mild signs of heat and toxin including skin eruptions and sores
Dispels Wind Damp, Unblocks the Channels, and Soothes the Sinews
For Bi Zheng (Pain syndrome) due to wind, damp, and/or heat or itching due to wind.
Cools the Blood
For heat in the blood signs such as early periods and excessive bleeding. Also treats mastitis and hot abdominal pain with inflammation.

Contraindications and Cautions

None Noted

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

None Noted

Dosage

10-30 grams in decoction (Chen)
9-30 Grams in decoction (Bensky)

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

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist.
Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.