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蛇床子
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She Chuang Zi

Fructus Cnidii

Cnidium Fruit

Yang Tonic / Topical
About this herb

A seed used topically for damp skin conditions and to support Kidney Yang internally.

PinyinShe Chuang Zi
Chinese蛇床子
Latin (pharmaceutical)Fructus Cnidii
EnglishCnidium Fruit
CategoryYang Tonic / Topical
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