Guang Fang Zi (Aristolochia Root, Stephania)
Submitted by yyh_staff on Mon, 2008-06-16 09:40.
Chinese Name:
Guang Fang ZiEnglish Name:
Aristolochia Root, StephaniaFunctions and Usage:
- Expels wind-damp-heat - diffuse aches and pains, thirst, yellow, greasy tongue coat.
- Promotes urination and reduces edema (facial or systemic) with wheezing or leg qi.
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes):
Dosage and Preparation Notes:
- Dosage: 3-15g
Channels Influenced:
Temperature and Taste Properties:
Contraindications:
- Toxic - can lead to renal failure.
Notes:
- Guang Fang Zi is more for wind-damp.
- Han Fang Zi is more for promoting urination.
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