Ye Jiao Teng Vine vs Fo Ti Vine

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Ye Jiao Teng Vine

Polygonum multiflorum caulis

Nervine

Fallopia multiflora

Nervine

Ye Jiao Teng Vine

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Fo Ti Vine

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM calming vine that nourishes heart blood, calms spirit, and dispels wind from collaterals; used for insomnia.

A climbing vine used in TCM whose stem (Ye Jiao Teng) is a milder alternative to the root for calming the spirit.

Active Compounds

emodin, chrysophanol, stilbene glycoside, flavonoids, tannins

2,3,5,4-THSG, Emodin, Resveratrol, Lecithin

Traditional Uses

Calms spirit for insomnia, Nourishes heart blood, Dispels wind from collaterals, Skin itching from blood deficiency

Insomnia, Dream-disturbed sleep, Anxiety, Skin itching

Modern Uses

Sedative, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Neuroprotective

Sedative, Neuroprotective, Antioxidant, Vascular health

Adult Dosage

9-15g dried stem

9-15g dried vine stem in decoction

Contraindications

Spleen cold deficiency

Liver disease, Pregnancy

Side Effects

GI upset

Drowsiness, GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E