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.

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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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