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The dried stem of Spatholobus suberectus (Fabaceae). Enters the Liver and Kidney channels. Bitter, sweet, and warm, it uniquely combines blood-invigorating with blood-tonifying actions, effective for menstrual disorders from blood deficiency with stasis, limb numbness, and leukopenia.
活血补血舒筋
煎服10–15g。或浸酒服。
Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.
Protective guidance only — when to avoid or use with caution. This block deliberately omits pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric dosing: any such use must be managed by a qualified TCM practitioner or appropriate specialist.
月经过多者慎用。
常规剂量安全。
鸡血藤活血、暖腰膝,已之风瘫。
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author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Jī Xuè Téng 鸡血藤 (Spatholobus Stem) — Spatholobi Caulis},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
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urldate = {2026-04-16},
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鸡血藤含儿茶素、表儿茶素及芒柄花素等,具促进造血(升白细胞)、改善微循环、抗血小板及雌激素样作用。
Spatholobus stem contains catechin, epicatechin, and formononetin with hematopoietic (leukocyte-boosting), microcirculation-improving, antiplatelet, and estrogen-like effects.
《中国药典》以儿茶素为含量测定指标。
Chinese Pharmacopoeia uses catechin as assay marker.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.