Mo Yu

Sepia

Cuttlefish (Whole)

Astringent

About this herb

The whole cuttlefish, related to the more specifically used Hai Piao Xiao (its internal bone).

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PinyinMo Yu

Chinese墨鱼

Latin (pharmaceutical)Sepia

EnglishCuttlefish (Whole)

CategoryAstringent

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