Xuan Shen

Radix Scrophulariae

Figwort Root

Heat-Clearing

About this herb

A dark, moist root used to clear heat and nourish Yin at the same time.

PinyinXuan Shen

Chinese玄参

Latin (pharmaceutical)Radix Scrophulariae

EnglishFigwort Root

CategoryHeat-Clearing

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