Yu Jin

Tuber Curcumae

Turmeric Tuber (Curcuma)

Qi-Moving / Blood-Invigorating

About this herb

A relative of turmeric used to move both Qi and Blood, particularly around the chest and Liver.

PinyinYu Jin

Chinese郁金

Latin (pharmaceutical)Tuber Curcumae

EnglishTurmeric Tuber (Curcuma)

CategoryQi-Moving / Blood-Invigorating

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