Fleeceflower Stem … Classic Formulas
Shou Wu Teng · Caulis Polygoni Multiflori
Primary Actions
- Nourishes blood and calms the spirit ... Shou Wu Teng is used for insomnia, restless sleep, irritability, and deficiency-related agitation.
- Unblocks the channels and relieves discomfort ... traditional use extends to body aches, numbness, and mild joint or sinew discomfort where nourishment and relaxation are both needed.
- Dispels wind and relieves itching ... the stem is also used for itchy skin and restless wind-related presentations.
Classic Formulas
- Night-restlessness formulas with Suan Zao Ren or Bai Zi Ren ... common strategy when sleep is poor and the blood is insufficient to anchor the spirit.
- Wind-itching combinations with Bai Ji Li or Chan Tui ... practical pairing logic when the stem is used for pruritus.
- Channel-relaxing pairings with Ji Xue Teng or Sang Ji Sheng ... used when deficiency and mild obstruction coexist.
Classical Text References
- Traditional herbology records Shou Wu Teng as a Heart-Liver vine that nourishes blood, calms the spirit, unblocks the channels, and relieves itching.
- Its distinction from He Shou Wu root is fundamental ... the stem is more calming and channel-relaxing, while the root pages carry the heavier tonic and toxicology identity.