Ampelopsis Root Whole (Ampelopsis Japonica)

Ampelopsis Root Whole (Ampelopsis japonica) is the dried whole root of a traditional herb long used in Chinese herbal medicine for its detoxifying, swelling-reducing, and heat-clearing properties. Known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bái Lán Gēn (白蓝根) or in some regions as Yē Gēn, this root is valued for its ability to clear heat-toxin, cool the blood, reduce painful swelling, and support throat and oral health. Its nature is bitter, slightly sweet, and cold, making it particularly effective for conditions involving inflammation, sore throat, feverish heat, or toxin accumulation.

In TCM, Ampelopsis Root enters the Lung and Stomach channels, where it helps relieve sore throat, ease painful swallowing, reduce redness and swelling, and clear fire-toxin arising from heat or seasonal pathogens. It has traditionally been used for throat infections, mouth ulcers, tonsillitis, gum swelling, heat-related cough, and inflammatory skin sores, especially when symptoms present as redness, heat, or sharp pain.

Folk herbalists often decoct the root into cooling teas or rinses to soothe the throat, freshen the mouth, and calm heat-induced irritations. It is also used externally as a wash or compress for boils, sores, heat rashes, and localized swelling, reflecting its strong detoxifying qualities.

Modern studies show that Ampelopsis japonica contains triterpenoids, polyphenols, sterols, and anti-inflammatory compounds with demonstrated antimicrobial, antiviral, heat-clearing, and swelling-reducing effects. These constituents support its classical use for throat comfort, immune support, inflammatory regulation, and detoxification.

Each batch of Ampelopsis Root Whole (Ampelopsis japonica) is carefully cleaned and dried to preserve its firm texture, pale color, and cooling, detoxifying character. When decocted, it produces a clear, bitter-cooling infusion traditionally used to clear heat, relieve sore throat, ease swelling, cool the blood, and expel toxin accumulation.