Hong Niang Zi

Huechys

Red Cicada-like Insect (Huechys)

Blood-Invigorating

About this herb

A toxic insect used historically in minute amounts; not used without professional preparation.

PinyinHong Niang Zi

Chinese红娘子

Latin (pharmaceutical)Huechys

EnglishRed Cicada-like Insect (Huechys)

CategoryBlood-Invigorating

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