Actions
Moves Qi;
Warms the Kidneys;
Calms pain;
Drains the Qi mechanism;
...
Origin
Zhejiang, Anhui, Jianxi, Shaanxi.;
Preparation
The drug is collected in August, removed from rootlet, washed clean, either sliced while fresh and then dried in the sun or sun-dried directly.
The root can also be stir-fried.;
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