Fang Ji
Stephania tetrandra (Fang Ji) is a medicinal herb from Traditional Chinese Medicine that is sometimes used alongside Astragalus membranaceus for kidney protection and diabetes prevention; it is moderately antiinflammatory.
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Stephania tetrandra (Fang Ji) is a medicinal herb from Traditional Chinese Medicine that is sometimes used alongside Astragalus membranaceus for kidney protection and diabetes prevention; it is moderately antiinflammatory.
Key findings
- Grade C: Oxidative Stress Biomarkers (Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA))
- Grade D: Lymphocyte Count (Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA))
- Grade N/A: Serum Elastase (Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA))
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ℹ️ Quick Facts: Fang Ji
Quick Facts: Fang Ji
- Best Evidence:Grade C
- Conditions Studied:1
- Research Outcomes:4
- Key Effect:Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Detailed Outcomes
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