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胡黄连
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Hu Huang Lian

Rhizoma Picrorhizae

Picrorhiza Rhizome

Heat-Clearing
About this herb

A bitter rhizome used to clear heat, particularly associated with childhood digestive complaints.

PinyinHu Huang Lian
Chinese胡黄连
Latin (pharmaceutical)Rhizoma Picrorhizae
EnglishPicrorhiza Rhizome
CategoryHeat-Clearing
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