Bi Xie

Rhizoma Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae

Hypoglaucous Yam Rhizome

Dampness-Draining

About this herb

A rhizome used to drain damp-heat, traditionally for cloudy urination and joint discomfort.

PinyinBi Xie

Chinese萆薢

Latin (pharmaceutical)Rhizoma Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae

EnglishHypoglaucous Yam Rhizome

CategoryDampness-Draining

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