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

California Prop 65 

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/