Fang Ji (Stephania tetrandra) — Dried Han Fang Ji Root Slices & Powder, 500g

Fang Ji (Stephania tetrandra), also known as Han Fang Ji (汉防己) or Fen Fang Ji (粉防己), is the dried root of a traditional herb long revered in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). For centuries, Han Fang Ji has been prized as a wind-damp-clearing and water-moving herb, traditionally used to ease joint stiffness, support smooth qi and fluid movement, and address dampness-related discomfort. Its nature is bitter, pungent, and cold, making it a focused yet classic herb for clearing damp-heat and promoting diuresis within the TCM framework.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional wind-damp clearing herb
• Dried Han Fang Ji root slices and powder
• Stephania tetrandra
• Naturally sun-dried, 500g pack
• Origin-direct from Jiangxi

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its pale yellowish-brown color, firm fibrous texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the slices release a bitter, slightly pungent infusion with a clean, grounding character, while the finely milled powder blends smoothly into traditional preparations.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions
• Herbal soup and broth preparations
• Blended with other TCM herbs
• Daily herbal wellness routines
• Powdered herbal formulations

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Han Fang Ji is decocted into soups and herbal formulas to support the body's natural clearing of dampness and to ease joint discomfort. It is commonly paired with herbs like Huang Qi, Bai Zhu, and Gui Zhi in traditional wind-damp formulas. As a daily preparation, it is simmered alone or blended with other herbs for a bitter, grounding infusion.

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