汉防己·Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae
Stephania Root
Han Fang Ji (汉防己) is the root of stephania, recorded as Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae. It is bitter and acrid in flavour and cold in temperature, entering the Bladder, Spleen and Kidney channels. The catalogue files it among the herbs that drain Dampness.
| Pinyin | han fang ji |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 汉防己 |
| Latin Name | Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae |
| English Name | Stephania Root·stephania tetrandra |
| Japanese | kanpoi |
| Korean | hanbanggi |
Edema in patients of weak constitution; Leg Qi with swelling
Deficient Wei Qi with invading Wind-Dampness, giving sweating, a heavy body and superficial edema
Stagnant Blood obstructing the channels with edema; ascites, swelling of the face and limbs, and leg Qi: drains water, invigorates Blood and opens the collaterals; edema after childbirth
Wind-Damp-Heat Bi and Wind-Damp Bi
qin jiao + guang fang ji + he shou wu
Arthritis.
Edema from Wind-Dampness; Exterior Deficiency with Wind-Dampness
long dan cao + huang bai + zhi mu + gan cao
Painful Damp swellings in the Lower Jiao: clears them out and drains pathogenic Fire from the Bladder
zhi chuan wu + gui zhi + bai zhu
Wind-Cold-Damp Bi.
jiao mu + ting li zi + da huang
Accumulated water causing constipation and dysuria
| Age | Raw | Granule | Tincture | Concentrate | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any 3-12g; Tincture: 2-4ml | 3-12 g | — | 2-4 ml | — | — |