Hai Feng Teng [1]

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 [3]) 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 [4]), Large-leaf gentian root (Qin Jiao [5]) and Mulberry twigs (Sang Zhi [6])

5 DOSAGE
5-10 g