Hispid Fig Root Pieces (Tetrastigma Hypoglaucum)

Hispid Fig Root Pieces (Tetrastigma hypoglaucum), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine as Ye Ge Teng (野葛藤) or sometimes referred to as Ma Chi Liang, are cooling, bitter, and detoxifying root segments traditionally used to clear heat, remove toxins, reduce inflammation, and promote circulation. Harvested from the robust root of this climbing vine native to subtropical regions of Asia, these dried pieces retain their natural fibrous texture and earthy, medicinal aroma.

In herbal practice, Hispid Fig Root is often employed to support the body in conditions of heat-toxin accumulation, particularly in the lungs and skin. It is used to help relieve symptoms like fever, swollen glands, sore throat, and skin eruptions. The root is also believed to disperse blood stasis and promote healing, making it useful in cases of injury or inflammation.

When decocted, Hispid Fig Root Pieces yield a slightly bitter, cooling infusion, and are frequently combined with herbs like Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle), Pu Gong Ying (Dandelion), or Bai Hua She She Cao (Oldenlandia) in heat-clearing and detoxifying formulas.

Each batch of Hispid Fig Root Pieces (Tetrastigma hypoglaucum) is carefully selected, sliced, and dried to ensure potency, purity, and traditional effectiveness. Whether used in cleansing herbal decoctions, immune-supporting blends, or skin-focused formulas, this lesser-known but powerful root offers a time-honored approach to clearing heat, resolving toxicity, and promoting internal harmony.