Xia Ku Cao

Spica Prunellae

Prunella Spike (Self-Heal)

Heat-Clearing

About this herb

A common roadside plant's flower spike, used to clear Liver heat and disperse swelling.

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PinyinXia Ku Cao

Chinese夏枯草

Latin (pharmaceutical)Spica Prunellae

EnglishPrunella Spike (Self-Heal)

CategoryHeat-Clearing

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