Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae (Fang Ji)
Alias: Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae, Fang Ji, Stephania Root
Taste: Spicy, Bitter, Warm
Pharmacological Effects:
Fang Ji (Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae) has significant effects such as dispelling dampness, promoting urination, reducing swelling, and detoxifying. It is commonly used to treat symptoms caused by dampness retention, such as edema, joint pain, and rheumatic conditions. Fang Ji works by promoting urination and removing excess moisture from the body, helping to alleviate symptoms like swelling, particularly in the lower limbs and joints.
Additionally, Fang Ji has detoxifying properties and is used to treat skin conditions and inflammatory diseases caused by damp-heat, such as eczema, ulcers, and abscesses. It helps clear damp-heat toxins from the body, reducing inflammation and promoting wound healing.
Modern studies show that Fang Ji contains rich alkaloid compounds, which have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects. It also has a regulating effect on the immune system, helping to enhance the body's resistance to foreign pathogens, clear harmful substances from the body, and improve circulation.
Disclaimer
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