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Hou Po

Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis

Magnolia Bark

Dampness-Draining / Qi-Moving
About this herb

An aromatic bark used to move Qi and dry dampness, especially with abdominal fullness.

PinyinHou Po
Chinese厚朴
Latin (pharmaceutical)Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis
EnglishMagnolia Bark
CategoryDampness-Draining / Qi-Moving
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