Chong Wei Zi

Fructus Leonuri

Motherwort Seed

Blood-Invigorating

About this herb

The seed of the same plant as Yi Mu Cao, used similarly to invigorate Blood.

PinyinChong Wei Zi

Chinese茺蔚子

Latin (pharmaceutical)Fructus Leonuri

EnglishMotherwort Seed

CategoryBlood-Invigorating

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