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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.

PinyinTong Cao
Chinese通草
Latin (pharmaceutical)Medulla Tetrapanacis
EnglishRicepaper Plant Pith
CategoryDampness-Draining
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