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九层塔
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Jiu Ceng Ta

Herba Ocimi Basilici

Basil Herb

Exterior-Releasing
About this herb

The familiar culinary basil, used in folk practice to release the exterior and aid digestion.

PinyinJiu Ceng Ta
Chinese九层塔
Latin (pharmaceutical)Herba Ocimi Basilici
EnglishBasil Herb
CategoryExterior-Releasing
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