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菟丝子
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Tu Si Zi

Semen Cuscutae

Dodder Seed

Yang Tonic
About this herb

The seed of a parasitic vine, used to support both Kidney Yang and Yin.

PinyinTu Si Zi
Chinese菟丝子
Latin (pharmaceutical)Semen Cuscutae
EnglishDodder Seed
CategoryYang Tonic
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