Tong Cao

Medulla Tetrapanacis

Ricepaper Plant Pith

Dampness-Draining

About this herb

The light pith of a small tree, used to promote urination and breast milk flow.

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PinyinTong Cao

Chinese通草

Latin (pharmaceutical)Medulla Tetrapanacis

EnglishRicepaper Plant Pith

CategoryDampness-Draining

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