Ren Dong Teng - Tige de chèvrefeuille - Caulis Lonicerae

Ren Dong Teng (tige de chèvrefeuille) est une herbe froide et douce de la médecine traditionnelle chinoise (MTC) connue pour dégager la chaleur, résoudre les problèmes de toxicité et apaiser les canaux afin de soulager la douleur. Elle est dérivée de la tige du Lonicera japonica Le Ren Dong Teng possède les mêmes propriétés que le Jin Yin Hua (fleur de chèvrefeuille) en matière d'élimination de la chaleur et des toxines, mais il met davantage l'accent sur le déblocage des canaux et le soulagement de la douleur due à l'obstruction due à l'humidité du vent. Ren Dong Teng est souvent utilisé pour les plaies, les abcès, les maux de gorge et la fièvre dus à l'invasion de toxines par la chaleur, ainsi que pour les douleurs articulaires et la raideur dues au syndrome du vent, de l'humidité et de la chaleur. Sa double action de désintoxication et de promotion de la circulation en fait une plante précieuse pour les affections infectieuses et inflammatoires.
Fonctions et avantages
Clears Heat and Resolves ToxicityTreats sores, carbuncles, abscesses, and sore throat caused by heat-toxin accumulation.
Dispels Wind-Damp and Soothes the ChannelsAlleviates joint pain, stiffness, and swelling from wind-damp-heat obstruction.
Relieves Pain and Reduces InflammationUsed in both internal and external applications for pain and swelling from heat or toxin invasion.
Cools the BloodReduces fever and heat signs in febrile or inflammatory conditions.
Indications (Who Can Benefit from It?)✔ Individuals with painful, swollen joints from wind-damp-heat.✔ People with sores, abscesses, or skin infections from heat-toxin invasion.✔ Those with sore throat or fever from febrile disease.✔ Patients with inflammatory swelling or skin eruptions.
Tongue & Pulse Diagnosis in TCMTongue: Red with yellow coating, indicating heat and toxin accumulation.Pulse: Rapid and slippery or wiry, reflecting heat with dampness or wind-damp obstruction.
Related TCM PatternsHeat-Toxin Invasion – Causes sores, abscesses, fever, and sore throat.Wind-Damp-Heat Bi Syndrome – Leads to swollen, painful joints and limited movement.Blood Heat – Produces red, inflamed skin conditions.
Clinical Applications (For Reference Only)Joint Pain from Wind-Damp-Heat – Reduces swelling and restores mobility.Skin Infections – Clears heat-toxin and promotes healing.Sore Throat and Fever – Resolves heat-toxin invasion in febrile illness.Post-Injury Swelling – Cools heat and alleviates pain in the channels.
Common Herbal Formulas with Ren Dong TengOften paired with Jin Yin Hua for heat-toxin conditions, or with Qiang Huo and Du Huo for bi syndrome involving wind-damp-heat.
Precautions & ContraindicationsAvoid in cases of cold deficiency or chronic joint pain without heat signs.Not suitable for long-term use in individuals with Spleen and Stomach deficiency.
Lifestyle & Dietary Recommendations✔ Eat cooling, anti-inflammatory foods such as mung beans, cucumber, and chrysanthemum tea.✔ Avoid greasy, fried, or heavily spiced foods that aggravate damp-heat.✔ Include gentle stretching or light movement to keep joints flexible.✔ Maintain good hygiene to prevent skin infections.
ConclusionRen Dong Teng (Honeysuckle Stem) is a cold, heat-clearing herb in TCM that resolves toxins, unblocks channels, and relieves pain. It is especially useful for skin infections, sore throat, febrile illness, and joint pain caused by wind-damp-heat.