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牛蒡子
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Niu Bang Zi

Fructus Arctii

Burdock Fruit/Seed

Exterior-Releasing
About this herb

The seed of the burdock plant, used to vent heat through the skin and ease sore throat.

PinyinNiu Bang Zi
Chinese牛蒡子
Latin (pharmaceutical)Fructus Arctii
EnglishBurdock Fruit/Seed
CategoryExterior-Releasing
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