Xian Cao

Herba Mesonae

Mesona (Grass Jelly Herb)

Heat-Clearing

About this herb

A culinary herb traditionally used to clear summer-heat.

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PinyinXian Cao

Chinese仙草

Latin (pharmaceutical)Herba Mesonae

EnglishMesona (Grass Jelly Herb)

CategoryHeat-Clearing

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