Can Clematis root and turmeric be taken together?
May 24, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Sun Lianqing
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, Clematis root (Wei Ling Xian) and turmeric can be taken together, but it is important to consume them in moderation. Clematis root is warm in nature, with a pungent and salty taste, and it enters the bladder meridian. It functions to dispel wind-dampness, unblock the meridians and relieve pain, and remove bone spurs or fish bones stuck in the throat. It is commonly used to treat conditions such as rheumatic pain, limb numbness, and muscle spasms or bone spurs obstructing the throat. It has a strong action of dispersing through its pungent and warm properties, effectively moving through the meridians to eliminate blockages.
Generally speaking, Clematis root (Wei Ling Xian) and turmeric can be taken together, but it is important to consume them in moderation. Detailed analysis is as follows:
Clematis root has a warm nature with a pungent and salty taste, and it enters the bladder meridian. It functions to dispel wind and dampness, unblock meridians and relieve pain, and eliminate bone spurs. It is commonly used to treat ailments such as rheumatic pain, limb numbness, muscle spasms, and fish bone stuck in the throat. Its pungent dispersing and warm properties are relatively strong, excelling at moving through meridians and eliminating blockages. Turmeric also has a warm nature with a pungent and bitter taste, entering the spleen and liver meridians. Its functions include promoting blood circulation, regulating qi, and relieving pain by unblocking meridians. It is mainly used to treat stabbing chest and rib pain, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, shoulder and arm pain caused by wind-damp, and is particularly suitable for pain caused by blood stasis blocking the meridians and obstructed qi and blood flow, such as neck and shoulder pain or chest and abdominal pain.
Clematis root effectively dispels wind-damp and unblocks meridians, while turmeric excels at promoting blood circulation, regulating qi, removing blood stasis, and relieving pain. When used together, they can enhance the effects of expelling wind-damp and activating blood circulation through the meridians. This combination is suitable for conditions caused by obstruction from wind-cold-damp, such as cold joint pain, stiffness, limited mobility, and symptoms that worsen in cold weather. It is also indicated for blood stasis blocking the meridians, such as limb pain after trauma, numbness, or shoulder and arm pain resulting from qi and blood stagnation.
However, it should be noted that both Clematis root and turmeric have certain blood-activating effects. Their use in pregnant women may lead to fetal movement discomfort or risk of miscarriage. Individuals allergic to Clematis root or turmeric may experience allergic reactions such as rashes or itching after use, and severe cases may even develop anaphylactic shock. If any adverse symptoms occur, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention.
