Chong Lou

Rhizoma Paridis

Paris Rhizome (also known as Zao Xiu or Qi Ye Yi Zhi Hua)

Heat-Clearing

About this herb

A potent rhizome used to clear heat and toxicity, traditionally for swelling and snakebite; also commonly listed under the names Zao Xiu and Qi Ye Yi Zhi Hua.

PinyinChong Lou

Chinese重楼

Latin (pharmaceutical)Rhizoma Paridis

EnglishParis Rhizome (also known as Zao Xiu or Qi Ye Yi Zhi Hua)

CategoryHeat-Clearing

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