Jiu Xiang Chong

Aspongopus

Stink Bug (Aspongopus)

Yang Tonic / Qi-Moving

About this herb

A dried insect used to warm the middle and support Kidney Yang.

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PinyinJiu Xiang Chong

Chinese九香虫

Latin (pharmaceutical)Aspongopus

EnglishStink Bug (Aspongopus)

CategoryYang Tonic / Qi-Moving

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