Ma Qian Zi

Semen Strychni

Nux Vomica (Strychnos Seed)

Blood-Invigorating

About this herb

An intensely toxic seed used historically in minute, carefully processed amounts; not used without professional preparation.

PinyinMa Qian Zi

Chinese马钱子

Latin (pharmaceutical)Semen Strychni

EnglishNux Vomica (Strychnos Seed)

CategoryBlood-Invigorating

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