Sha Yuan Zi

Semen Astragali Complanati

Flatstem Milkvetch Seed

Yang Tonic

About this herb

A seed used to support Kidney Yang and the eyes.

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PinyinSha Yuan Zi

Chinese沙苑子

Latin (pharmaceutical)Semen Astragali Complanati

EnglishFlatstem Milkvetch Seed

CategoryYang Tonic

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