Zi Cao

Radix Arnebiae

Arnebia Root (Groomwell)

Heat-Clearing

About this herb

A purple-rooted plant used to cool Blood, traditionally applied to certain skin conditions.

PinyinZi Cao

Chinese紫草

Latin (pharmaceutical)Radix Arnebiae

EnglishArnebia Root (Groomwell)

CategoryHeat-Clearing

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