马齿苋
Herb Name Lookup

Ma Chi Xian

Herba Portulacae

Purslane Herb

Heat-Clearing
About this herb

A common succulent weed used to clear heat and toxicity, especially for digestive upset.

PinyinMa Chi Xian
Chinese马齿苋
Latin (pharmaceutical)Herba Portulacae
EnglishPurslane Herb
CategoryHeat-Clearing
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