Coculus thunbergii (Mufangji)

Distribution:
Han fang ji (fen fang ji) is distributed in Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangxi, Hubei provinces.
Guangdong mu fang ji (guang fang ji) is distributed in Guang Dong and Guang Xi provinces.

Properties (characteristics):
Bitter in taste, acrid and very cold.

Channels (meridians) entered:
Bladder, spleen and kidney

Actions & Indications:
Usage: Japanese han fang ji is being used pain reliever: inflammation of nerves, stiffness of the shoulders, Gout and back pain. Chinese han fang ji is being used in Bell's palsy, Asthma, Edema (as an diuretics).

Mu fang ji is being used as diuretics for edema and for Gonorrhea.

Medical Function:
Lab animals receiving sinomenin injections showed increase reflex functions, spasms and paralyzed.

Chinese han fang ji showed that it can regulate body temperature. Mu fang ji showed the properties of diuretics and relieve pain of nerve inflammation.
 
Dosage:
5-10 grams boiled with water.
 
Cautions:
Using hanfangchin A for injection should not over 300mg to avoid toxicity.