Stephania Root 防己

Stephania tetrandra

Stephania Root is classified as cold in nature and bitter,pungent in flavour, entering the Bladder, Lung, Spleen meridians. In traditional practice it is described as a herb that drains dampness, and it is most often considered when the presentation includes oedema.

Reference articles

• Overview

  Stephania Root (防己) — Complete Guide

• Benefits and Traditional Uses

  Stephania Root: Benefits and Traditional Uses

• Dosage and How to Prepare

  Stephania Root: Dosage and How to Prepare

• Safety, Cautions and Interactions

  Stephania Root: Safety, Cautions and Interactions

• How to Judge Quality

  Stephania Root: How to Judge Quality

• Storage and Shelf Life

  Stephania Root: Storage and Shelf Life

• What Modern Research Says

  Stephania Root: What Modern Research Says

• Classic Combinations

  Stephania Root: Classic Combinations

• Buying Guide

  Stephania Root: Buying Guide

• Common Questions

  Stephania Root — Frequently Asked Questions