Polygonum Vine Slice (Fallopia Multiflora)

Polygonum Vine Slice (Fallopia multiflora), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine as Ye Jiao Teng (夜交藤), is the vine stem of the same plant that produces He Shou Wu (Fo-Ti Root). These thin, reddish-brown slices are prized for their gentle, calming, and nourishing properties, traditionally used to soothe the spirit, nourish the heart and blood, and ease restlessness or insomnia. In TCM, Ye Jiao Teng is often used to calm the shen (spirit) and is a go-to herb for those experiencing sleep disturbances, dream-disturbed sleep, or anxiety due to blood deficiency or internal imbalance. It also helps to invigorate blood circulation and unblock channels, making it useful for mild aches and numbness related to blood stasis or qi stagnation. When decocted, Polygonum Vine Slice yields a mild, slightly sweet infusion with earthy undertones. It is often paired with herbs like Suan Zao Ren (Zizyphus seed), Bai Zi Ren (Arborvitae seed), or He Huan Pi (Albizia bark) in sleep and relaxation formulas. E