Wuxiang Xueteng: The Promoting Blood Circulation and Pain-Relieving Vine

January 19, 2024

  Wuxiang Xueteng is a member of the Magnoliaceae family. It is a deciduous woody vine that is distributed in Hubei, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Tibet. It has the effects of promoting blood circulation, relieving pain, regulating Qi, strengthening the spleen, and moisturizing the lungs. It is used to treat injuries, joint pain, indigestion, chronic cough, irregular menstruation, and enuresis in children.
 


 

  [Aliases]

  Da Huoxue (Tianmu Mountain Medicinal Plant Records), Zijin vine, Zuangu Feng (Guizhou Herbal Medicine), Xueteng (Chinese Herbal Medicine Data).

  [Medicinal Parts]

  The stem vine of Magnolia officinalis. The plant morphology is detailed in "Redwood Fragrance".

  [Functions and Indications]

  Promotes blood circulation, dispels wind, reduces swelling, and relieves pain. It is used to treat rheumatic pain, fractures, stomach pain, and irregular menstruation.

  ① "Tianmu Mountain Medicinal Plant Records": "Detoxifies, reduces swelling, and promotes blood circulation."

  ② "Guizhou Herbal Medicine": "Relaxes tendons, invigorates blood circulation, dispels wind, relieves pain, and promotes regeneration."

  [Usage and Dosage]

  Orally: Decoction, 0.3-1 liang; powdered and taken orally, 0.3-1 qian; or soaked in alcohol.

  [Prescriptions containing Wuxiang Xueteng]

  ① Treatment for rheumatic pain: Wuxiang Xueteng 5 qian, Tie Chai Zi 4 qian, Hei Gu Teng 4 qian, Gu Sui Bu 4 qian, Jian Xue Fei 3 qian, and Pai Feng Teng 3 qian. Soak in one jin of alcohol and take 5-10 qian each time. (Chinese Herbal Medicine Data)

  ② Treatment for fractures: Wuxiang Xueteng 7 qian, Chou Cao 8 qian, Bai Rui Cao, Zhen Zhu Cai, and Cong Mu Gen Pi each 3 qian, with an appropriate amount of sugar and alcohol. Decoct and take orally once a day. Add Sanqi 1 qian and Tuo Bie Chong 3 in the first dose, grind into powder and take. Apply the medicine externally to the injured area with alcohol and fix it with a splint. Change the dressing every other day. (Chinese Herbal Medicine Data)

  [Patent Medicines containing Wuxiang Xueteng]

  1. Hongjin Xiaojie Capsules;

  2. Hongjin Xiaojie Concentrated Pills;

  3. Taikang;

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