Single Herbs
Formula
Single Herbs
| Category | Qu Feng Shi Yao 祛風濕藥 |
| Sub Category | |
| Name | Hai Feng Teng 海風藤 Kadsura stem |
| Grown | South China. |
| Source | Dried stem of Piper futokadsura Sieb. |
| Ingredients | Futoxide, Futoenone |
| Pharma Effect | |
| Properties | Acrid, bitter, slightly warm |
| Channels | Liver |
| Function | Dispels wind-dampness and unblocks channels. |
| Clinic Usage | For damp arthralgia due to pathogenic wind-cold, rigidity in the joints, muscle spasms and pain due to traumatic injury. |
| Cautions | Can also be used to calm restless fetus. |
| Dosage | 5~10g |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place. |
