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Sinomenium, Qing Feng Teng 青风藤

Qing Feng Teng (TCM)
Botanical name:
Sinomenium acutum, Sinomenium acutum var. cinerum

Parts used:
Vine

Temperature & Taste:
Neutral. Bitter, Pungent

Classification:
D. Clear Wind and Damp

Uses:
1. Clears Wind-Damp, Stops Pain:
-painful obstruction of the muscle and joints; Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
-edema, swelling and pain of the legs

2. Settles Wind:
-Paralysis
-Hypertension (strong proven effect)
-Arrhythmia
-Pruritus

3. Stops Cough and Wheezing:
-Cough, Spasmodic Cough, Wheezing
-this is not a traditional use but has been demonstrated by research


DOSE:
It is often added to alcohol or used in tincture form.
6–12 grams

COMMENT:
Sinomenium Qing Feng Tang has demonstrated potent analgesic effect, being up to 40% as strong as morphine but with no dependence and a slower tolerance.
It has also demonstrated a potent anti-hypertensive effect causing a rapid decrease in blood pressure. However, tolerance develops with repeated administration.

SUBSTITUTES:
Stephania Han Fang Ji

Main Combinations:
1. Wind-Damp muscle and joint pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis:
i. Sinomenium Qing Feng Tang with Clematis Wei Ling Xian, Angelica pubescens Du Huo
ii. Sinomenium Qing Feng Tang with Cyathula Chuan Niu Xi, Dipsacus Xu Duan, Drynaria Gu Sui Bu
2. Hypertension, Sinomenium Qing Feng Tang with Mistletoe (Sang Ji Sheng), Self Heal (Xia Ku Cao)

Major Formulas:

Cautions:
None noted

TOXICITY:
Occasional cases of eczema have been reported after use.

Main Preparations used: