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半枝莲
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Ban Zhi Lian

Herba Scutellariae Barbatae

Barbed Skullcap Herb

Heat-Clearing
About this herb

A relative of Huang Qin used to clear heat and toxicity, often alongside Bai Hua She She Cao.

PinyinBan Zhi Lian
Chinese半枝莲
Latin (pharmaceutical)Herba Scutellariae Barbatae
EnglishBarbed Skullcap Herb
CategoryHeat-Clearing
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