五倍子
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Wu Bei Zi

Galla Chinensis

Chinese Gall (Sumac Gall)

Astringent
About this herb

A gall formed on sumac leaves by insects, used for its strongly astringent properties.

PinyinWu Bei Zi
Chinese五倍子
Latin (pharmaceutical)Galla Chinensis
EnglishChinese Gall (Sumac Gall)
CategoryAstringent
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