Fang Ji Dried Slices 500g Chinese Fourstamen Stephania Root Traditional Herbal Decoction Pieces

Fang Ji (防己), also called Han Fang Ji, is the dried root of Stephania tetrandra, supplied as cut slices for traditional herbal use. In TCM theory it is considered bitter and acrid in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with the bladder and kidney channels. This 500g pack is sold as a food-grade raw botanical for decoction, soup, or external herbal preparation under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Fang Ji (防己) dried root slices in a 500g value pack
• Botanical source Stephania tetrandra, known in TCM as Han Fang Ji
• Nitrogen-flush packaging helps preserve freshness during storage
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal decoctions and formulas
• Suitable for decoction pieces, soup packs, and external herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Fang Ji slices typically show a pale grayish-white to yellowish cut surface with a fine powdery texture and faint radial lines. The aroma is mild and slightly starchy, and decocted liquid typically carries a light, bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to herbal soup packs under professional guidance
• Used in external foot soak or compress preparations
• Stored as a pantry staple raw botanical for seasonal use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Fang Ji is traditionally used in decoctions and classical formulas, often paired with herbs such as Huang Qi (黄芪) in traditional water-dampness formulas. It has also been used externally in folk practice for herbal washes and soaks. Preparation traditionally involves simmering the slices in water; use should follow guidance from a qualified practitioner.

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