Zi Zhu (Callicarpa Leaf)

Submitted by yyh_staff on Fri, 2008-06-06 15:47.

Chinese Name:

Zi Zhu

English Name:

Callicarpa Leaf

Functions and Usage:

Stops bleeding, both internally and externally - particularly useful for blood in the urine.
Treatment of burns and sores.

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Contraindications:

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Notes:

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