Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Ye Pu Tao (Gen) - 秧葡萄 (秧葡萄根) - Radix Ampelopsis Brevipedinculatae

Pharmaceutical Latin: Radix Ampelopsis Brevipedunculatae
Vitis Wilonae Veitch (She Pu Tao Gen)
Common English: Wild Grape

Category

Herbs That Clear Heat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Detoxify

Properties

Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage
Sweet
Bitter
Cold
(Neutral)
Lung
Liver
Large Intestine
15-30g

Actions And Indications

Actions Indications/Syndromes

Clears Heat, Detoxifies, Disperses extravasated Blood, Disperses stasis, Dissipates nodules, Eliminates Dampness, Expels Wind, Reduces swelling

Inflammations, pulmonary abscess, traumatic injury, scalds, scrofula, rheumatic arthritis, sores and boils, acute appendicitis and toxic swellings

Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
INCOMPATIBILITIES
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Major Combinations

Notes

  1. It is used in the treatment of cancers.
  2. Another name for this herb is She Pu Tao Gen.

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.