Hai Feng Teng

1 TASTE
Pungent, bitter and slightly warm

2 MERIDIANS
Liver

3 FUNCTIONS
1. To dispel wind and dampness; 2. To clear the channels and collaterals

4 INDICATIONS
Wind-damp obstruction syndrome manifested as painful and stiff joints, tendon and muscle spasms, lower back pain, painful knees, and pain from external injury. Futokadsura stem (Hai Feng Teng) is used with other herbs that dispel with and invigorate the circulation of blood in channels and collaterals, such as Erythrina bark (Hai Tong Pi), Large-leaf gentian root (Qin Jiao) and Mulberry twigs (Sang Zhi)

5 DOSAGE
5-10 g