TCM Herbs Tetrapanax Papyriferus Tong Cao Dried Rice Paper Pith
Tetrapanax Papyriferus is also known as Rice Paper Plant Pith and can drain dampness. Entering meridians include the Lung and Stomach.
Clearing heat and diuresis, ventilating. It is used for damp, heat， red urine, gonorrhoea, astringent pain, oedema, less urine and lack of breast milk.
What is Rice Paper Plant?
Rice Paper Plant, a kind of Chinese herbal medicine, is the dried stem pith of Tetrapanax papyri for(Hook.)K. Koch, which is a plant of the family Pentagaraceae, is de-wooded. Cut the stem in autumn, cut it into segments, and take out the pith while fresh, straight, and dry in the sun. The herb is mainly produced in Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, etc. Rice Paper Plant is a relatively unpopular Chinese medicine; it can treat menstrual irreconciliation of women's leucorrhea problem; in addition to the new baby, women can also use Rice Paper Plant to increase breast milk.
Product Description
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Pin Yin Name |
Tong Cao |
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English Name |
Rice Paper Plant |
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Latin Name |
Tetrapanax Papyriferus |
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Botanical Name |
Tetrapanax papyriferus (Hook.) K. Koch (Fam. Araliaceae) |
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Other names |
pith, akebia quinate, tong cao, rice paper plant, tetrapanax |
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Appearance |
White stem |
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Smell and Taste |
Sweet, astringent, cold |
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Specification |
Whole, slices, powder (We can also extract if you need) |
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Part Used |
Stem |
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Shelf life |
2 Years |
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Storage |
Store in cool and dry places; keep away from strong light |
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Shipment |
By Sea, Air, Express, Train |
