Ding Gong Teng Stem … Classic Formulas
Ding Gong Teng · Caulis Erycibes
Primary Actions
- Dispels wind-damp and alleviates pain ... Ding Gong Teng is used for painful obstruction, numbness, and limited movement in the limbs and lower back.
- Unblocks the collaterals ... traditional use extends to chronic rheumatic pain and post-traumatic stiffness where movement has become difficult.
- Has a slightly toxic warm channel-opening profile ... it is chosen more for stubborn obstruction than for frail patients needing gentle support.
Classic Formulas
- Wind-damp painful-obstruction modifications ... especially when chronic pain and stiffness dominate.
- Regional rheumatic pain combinations with channel-opening and blood-moving herbs ... a common traditional lane for difficult bi patterns.
- Trauma and low-back-pain pairings ... used when obstruction lingers after injury.
Classical Text References
- Traditional herb references describe Ding Gong Teng as a warm pain-relieving vine that dispels wind-damp and frees the collaterals.
- Its mild toxicity and strong channel-opening nature are part of the herb's identity and should not be minimized.