Mu Gua

Fructus Chaenomelis

Chinese Quince Fruit

Wind-Damp-Dispelling

About this herb

A sour fruit traditionally used to relax tendons and ease damp-related limb pain.

PinyinMu Gua

Chinese木瓜

Latin (pharmaceutical)Fructus Chaenomelis

EnglishChinese Quince Fruit

CategoryWind-Damp-Dispelling

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