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苍耳子
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Cang Er Zi

Fructus Xanthii

Siberian Cocklebur Fruit

Exterior-Releasing
About this herb

A spiny seed used to clear nasal congestion and relieve headache from wind-cold.

PinyinCang Er Zi
Chinese苍耳子
Latin (pharmaceutical)Fructus Xanthii
EnglishSiberian Cocklebur Fruit
CategoryExterior-Releasing
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