Suan Jiang

Herba Physalis

Chinese Lantern Plant Herb

Heat-Clearing

About this herb

An ornamental plant with papery lantern-like fruit, used to clear heat from the throat.

PinyinSuan Jiang

Chinese酸浆

Latin (pharmaceutical)Herba Physalis

EnglishChinese Lantern Plant Herb

CategoryHeat-Clearing

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