Trachelospermum Caulis, Luo Shi Teng 络石藤 Star Jasmine StemLuo Shi Teng (TCM) Trachelospermum jasminoidesGartenflora [E. von Regel], vol. 8 (1859) Trachelospermum jasminoidesHoutte, L. van, Flore des serres et des jardin de l’Europe (1850) Trachelospermum jasminoides flower(Photo by Jim Evans) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Trachelospermum jasminoidesOther species used include T. asiaticum, T. asiaticum var. intermedium Parts used: Stem; also the leaf Temperature & Taste: Cool, dry. Bitter.Li Shi Zhen said it is Sweet and slightly Sour, but not Bitter. Classification: D. Clear Wind & Damp Uses: 1. Clears Wind-Damp, Unblocks the Channels:-pain and spasm of the Sinews-good for joint pain with Heat, but can be used for any type-also Hemiplegia, Numbness, loss of Speech from Stroke2. Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Reduces Swellings:-red, hot, painful sores and swellings-Sore Throat, Pharyngitis, Tonsillitis-also Bleeding from Heat in the Blood-Poison Snake bites (Su Gong)3. Benefits Kidneys:-‘relieves pain in the lumbar region and the thigh’ (Ming Yi Bie Lu)-‘It turns white into black and is a good tonic for the aged.’ (Chen Cang Qi)-‘enables one to enjoy long life with greater intelligence.’ (Ming Yi Bie Lu) Dose: ‘When the drug is to be taken, soak it in wine’ (Li Shi Zhen)Decoction: 6–15 grams Comment: ‘Long-term use…

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