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儿茶
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Er Cha

Catechu

Catechu

Hemostatic / Topical
About this herb

A concentrated plant extract used topically to stop bleeding and promote healing of wounds.

PinyinEr Cha
Chinese儿茶
Latin (pharmaceutical)Catechu
EnglishCatechu
CategoryHemostatic / Topical
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