远志
Herb Name Lookup

Yuan Zhi

Radix Polygalae

Polygala Root

Calming / Shen
About this herb

A root traditionally used to settle the mind and support memory and clarity.

PinyinYuan Zhi
Chinese远志
Latin (pharmaceutical)Radix Polygalae
EnglishPolygala Root
CategoryCalming / Shen
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