Fangji
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Fangji

Stephania tetrandra

wholedried

Botanical Source

System Profiles

Nature (Temperature)Neutral
Flavor
CategoryTonify Qi
PinyinFangji

History

First appeared in Divine Husbandman's Classic of the Materia Medica, classified as middle class.

Traditional Usage

Fangji is bitter and very cold in nature, and enters the bladder, lung and kidney meridians to expel wind and dampness, alleviate pain and promote urination. Its diuretic properties make it useful for reducing oedema and treating the pain caused by heat and dampness

Modern Research

Fangji has been used in studies to treat patients suffering from hypertension, coronary artery disorders, silicosis and lung cancer with good results.