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黄芩
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Huang Qin

Radix Scutellariae

Baikal Skullcap Root

Heat-Clearing
About this herb

A bitter, cooling root used to clear heat from the upper body, especially the Lungs.

PinyinHuang Qin
Chinese黄芩
Latin (pharmaceutical)Radix Scutellariae
EnglishBaikal Skullcap Root
CategoryHeat-Clearing
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