Wei Ling Xian (Clematis Root)

Wei Ling Xian (Clematis Root)

Clematis chinensis Osbeck; Radix Clematidis 

Wei Ling Xian acts to dispel wind and dampness, opens channels and collaterals, and subdue aches and pains.

Clematis translates to English as "Temples Holy Root" and is also sometimes called "Powerful Soul Root" after an old Chinese story of the herb being given out for arthritis atop a Mountain at the "Temple of Powerful Spirits." Chinese Clematis has a long history as a very important herb in Chinese Martial Arts. This root is pungent with warm energy and falls into the class of herbs to Dispel Wind and Dampness.

Properties

Pungent, salty, warm

Channels Entered

Urinary Bladder