Chan Chu

Bufo

Toad (Whole, Dried)

Heat-Clearing

About this herb

The dried whole toad, a cruder source material related to the more refined Chan Su secretion.

PinyinChan Chu

Chinese蟾蜍

Latin (pharmaceutical)Bufo

EnglishToad (Whole, Dried)

CategoryHeat-Clearing

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