Ren Dong Teng

Ingredient: Lonicera stem (ren dong teng).

Pharmaceutical Name:

• Lonicerae Caulis

Sources:

• Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica (Bensky et al.)

Properties:

• Cold, sweet

Channels Entered:

• Lung, stomach, large intestine

Herb Actions:

• Cools heat and the blood
• Relieves toxicity
• Extinguishes wind-dampness
• Relaxes the sinews
• Removes blockages from the channels and collaterals

Contraindications:

• None noted

Commonly Found In:

• No formulas found