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Anemarrhena - Zhi Mu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae)

[Source] Zhi Mu - the rhizome of a pernnial herbaceous plant, Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bunge, family Liliaceae.

[Function] Zhi Mu clears heat and purges fire. Zhi Mu also nourishes yin and moistens dryness.

[Application] Zhi Mu is often used for fever due to deficiency of yin. Zhi Mu can also be used for night sweats, restlessness, fever, thirst and constipation.

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