Qian Jin Zi

Semen Euphorbiae

Euphorbia Lathyris Seed

Heat-Clearing / Purgative

About this herb

A toxic seed used very cautiously for significant fluid accumulation.

PinyinQian Jin Zi

Chinese千金子

Latin (pharmaceutical)Semen Euphorbiae

EnglishEuphorbia Lathyris Seed

CategoryHeat-Clearing / Purgative

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