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Root of Fourstamen Stephania; Fourstamen Stephania Root
Root of Fourstamen Stephania; Fourstamen Stephania Root. Class: Wind-Dampnessdispelling And Heatclearing Medicinal. Properties: Bitter; Cold. Meridians: Bladder; Lung
🌿 Names
Pinyin Name
Fang Ji
中文名 (Chinese)
防己
Latin Name
Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix; Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae
English Name
Root of Fourstamen Stephania; Fourstamen Stephania Root
☯ TCM Properties
Properties (性味)
Bitter; Cold
Meridians (归经)
Bladder; Lung
Part Used
Root
Therapeutic Class (EN)
Wind-Dampnessdispelling And Heatclearing Medicinal
功效分类 (CN)
祛风湿清热药
🩺 Clinical Profile
Function (功能)
To cause diuresis and to relieve rheumatic conditions.
Indication (主治)
Beriberi with edema, inhibited urination, eczema, sore toxin, wind-damp impediment pain, hypertension, adjuvant in anesthesia.
Clinical Manifestations
1. hanfangchin a and b are two active components, which have an anti-inflammatory effect.2. anti-allergic, inhibiting the release of histamine.3. promting phagocytosis.4. dilating coronary artery and decreasing myocardial oxygen consumption.5. inhibiting
🔗 External References
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