Luò Shí Téng

Luò Shí Téng(Thin cylindrical, reddish-brown and hard, with fine roots. Leaves are opposite, lanceolate, slightly curled, brownish-green and leathery)

Luò Shí Téng

Luò Shí Téng

Luò Shí Téng(Misuse) Luò Shí Téng(Ficus pumila) Luò Shí Téng(Misuse)

【Naming】

Luò Shí Téng

n 【Source】n

Shen Nong’s Classic of Materia Medica, Superior Class

n 【Frequency of Use】n

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n 【Botanical Origin】n

The dried leafy stems and branches of Trachelospermum jasmino- ides (Lindl.) Lam., family Apocynaceae.

n 【Characteristics】n

Luò Shí Téng: This product is the dried stem and leaves. The stem is a curved, thin cylindrical shape, varying in length, about 1-3 mm in diameter, with a reddish-brown surface, with longitudinal lines or raised small wart-like dots. Small branches are separated at the nodes, and many small adventitious roots grow below. The leaves are opposite, leathery, and the blades are sometimes curled. The upper surface is dark brown, the lower surface is greenish-yellow, and shiny. The stem is hard and brittle, and easily broken.nThe processed pieces are brownish-red on the outside and yellowish-white on the cut surface. The leaves are yellowish-green and mostly wrinkled. Light in weight. No odor.

n 【Identification】n

《Zhenglei Bencao》: “Those grown on stones are good”, “Best are those growing on stones.” 《Bencao Pinhui Jingyao》: “Stems and leaves growing on stones are the best.” 《Bencao Mengquan》: “When collecting stems and leaves for medicinal use, choose those attached to stones.” 《Bencao Zhengyao》: “This herb is best when it has fragrant, small white flowers.” nStems and leaves are best when they are dry, branches are reddish-brown, leaves are light green, and there is no mold or worm damage.

n 【Category】n

Woody Vines