Single Herbs

Category	Li Shui Shen Shi Yao 利水滲濕藥
Sub Category
Name	Han Fang Ji 漢防己 Stephania root
Grown	Central and south China.
Source	Dried root of Aritolochia heterophylla Hemsl or Stephania tetrandra S. Moore.
Ingredients
Pharma Effect	Effect on free histamine - the herbal extract has an inhibiting effect on lungs generated anaphylactic mediator in mice.
Properties	Bitter, cold
Channels	Bladder, kidneys, spleen
Function	Promotes urination, leaches out dampness, expels wind and alleviates pain.
Clinic Usage	For edema, accumulated water in abdomen, beriberi and arthritis.
Cautions
Dosage	5~10g
Storage	Store in a dry place. Protect from mold and worm infestation.

Category	Qu Feng Shi Yao 祛風濕藥
Sub Category
Name	Guang Fang Ji 廣防己 Aristolochia root
Grown	South China.
Source	Dried root of Aristolochia fangchi Y. C. Wu ex L. D. Chou et S. M. Hwang.
Ingredients	Trilobine, Isotrilobine, Coclobine, Dihydroerysovine, Coccutrine
Pharma Effect
Properties	Bitter, acrid, cold
Channels	Bladder, lung
Function	Dispels wind-dampness, alleviates pain and is diuretic.
Clinic Usage	For damp arthralgia due to pathogenic wind-cold, hand and foot spasms, coughing and wheezing due to lung qi deficiency, edema and beriberi.
Cautions
Dosage	4.5~9g
Storage	Store in a dry place. Protect from mold and worm infestation.