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北豆根
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Bei Dou Gen

Rhizoma Menispermi

Menispermum Rhizome

Heat-Clearing
About this herb

A bitter rhizome used to clear heat and toxicity, especially for a sore, swollen throat.

PinyinBei Dou Gen
Chinese北豆根
Latin (pharmaceutical)Rhizoma Menispermi
EnglishMenispermum Rhizome
CategoryHeat-Clearing
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