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柿蒂
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Shi Di

Calyx Kaki

Persimmon Calyx

Qi-Moving
About this herb

The dried calyx of the persimmon fruit, used to direct rebellious Qi downward and stop hiccup.

PinyinShi Di
Chinese柿蒂
Latin (pharmaceutical)Calyx Kaki
EnglishPersimmon Calyx
CategoryQi-Moving
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