Bai Guo

Semen Ginkgo

Ginkgo Seed

Astringent

About this herb

The seed of the familiar ginkgo tree, used to astringe and direct Lung Qi, easing wheezing.

PinyinBai Guo

Chinese白果

Latin (pharmaceutical)Semen Ginkgo

EnglishGinkgo Seed

CategoryAstringent

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