Fang Ji Dried Stephania Root 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use

Fang Ji, known in TCM as Fang Ji (防己), is the dried root of Stephania tetrandra, supplied as selected whole dried root pieces for decoction and culinary preparation. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with bitter and acrid flavor and cold nature, and is traditionally used to promote urination and dispel wind-damp. Store in a cool dry place. Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Chinese herb Fang Ji supplied as selected dried root pieces
• Botanical source Stephania tetrandra with Chinese name Fang Ji 防己
• Traditionally used in TCM to promote urination and dispel wind-damp
• 500g pack suitable for decoction, soup, and culinary preparation
• Sourced from Guangdong with a 36-month shelf life when stored cool and dry

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale grayish-yellow to light brown in color with a fine radial texture and a firm, dense cut surface. The aroma is typically faint and slightly herbal, and decocted liquid usually carries a bitter, acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups
• Used in culinary herbal recipes
• Prepared with other herbs in seasonal wellness cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Fang Ji is traditionally used to promote urination, reduce swelling, and dispel wind-damp, and it appears in classic formulas such as Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang paired with astragalus. It is commonly simmered in decoctions or added to herbal soups, and is traditionally used in damp-weather wellness routines.

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