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Xi Yang Cai

Herba Nasturtii Officinalis

Watercress Herb

Heat-Clearing
About this herb

The familiar watercress, used in folk practice to clear heat from the Lungs.

PinyinXi Yang Cai
Chinese西洋菜
Latin (pharmaceutical)Herba Nasturtii Officinalis
EnglishWatercress Herb
CategoryHeat-Clearing
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