虎刺
Herb Name Lookup

Hu Ci

Radix Damnacanthi

Damnacanthus Root

Yang Tonic
About this herb

A thorny shrub's root used to support the Kidneys and ease cough.

PinyinHu Ci
Chinese虎刺
Latin (pharmaceutical)Radix Damnacanthi
EnglishDamnacanthus Root
CategoryYang Tonic
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