Bai Yao Zi

Radix Stephaniae Cepharanthae

Stephania Cepharantha Root

Heat-Clearing

About this herb

A root used to clear heat and toxicity, traditionally for sore throat and swellings.

PinyinBai Yao Zi

Chinese白药子

Latin (pharmaceutical)Radix Stephaniae Cepharanthae

EnglishStephania Cepharantha Root

CategoryHeat-Clearing

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