Zi Su Geng

Caulis Perillae

Perilla Stem

Qi-Moving

About this herb

The stem of the same plant as Zi Su Ye, used to gently move Qi in the chest and abdomen.

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PinyinZi Su Geng

Chinese紫苏梗

Latin (pharmaceutical)Caulis Perillae

EnglishPerilla Stem

CategoryQi-Moving

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