Herbal Information for Stephania Tentrandra Root in Cut Form
Common Name: Stephania
Botanical Name: Stephania tetrandra root
Latin Name: Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae
Channels/Meridians: Spleen, Bladder, Kidney
Pin Yin Name: Han Fang Ji, Fang Ji,
Other Names: Radix Stephaniae tetrandrae
Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.
Package Size: 500 Grams ( 1.1 pounds)
Form: Cut / Slices Not Uniform Sizes
Dosage: Commonly used as an eyewash, or a decoction. Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.
Product Properties: Bitter in taste, Pungent, Acrid and Very Cold
Origin: China
Brand: Plum Flower, species - authenticated herbs
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Do not take with diuretic medication. If taken to excess may cause vomiting, Tremors, or Convulsions
Naturally Occurring Compounds: Tetrandrine C38H42N2O6, Alkaloids, Flavonoids, Triboline
Benefits of Stephania tetrendra
Benefits Neuralgia
Supports Urinary Tract
Eases Joint Pain
Promotes Urination
Stephania Tetrandra root combines with:
Astragalus
Long Dan Cao
Cinnamon
Fu Ling
Rhubarb
Licorice Root
Additional Information on Stephania Root
- Stephania root, has been noted in books by S. Buhner, that it may be used as an eye wash. See his books for details, and proper usage.
- This is Han Fang Ji (Fang JI). It is not to be confused with Mu Fang Ji, or Guan Mu Tong - Aristolochiae - which is toxic to the kidneys.
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References: https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Stephania-Tetrandra-Cid1332
https://nutrawiki.org/stephania/