QIAN CAO

Names for Qian Cao
Pharmaceutical:	Radix Rubiae Cordifoliae
Botanical:	Rubia cordifolia L. (Rubiaceae)
Other names:	Qian Cao Gen, Qian Gen, Xue Qian Cao, Sheng Qian Cao
Description:	Indian Madder Root.

Actions
Cools Blood; Stops bleeding; Moves Blood; Eliminates Blood accumulation; ...

Origin of qian cao
From North to South China.;

Preparation of qian cao
The drug is collected in spring and summer, removed from soil, dried in the sun, and cut into pieces. The root can also be carbonized.;

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