Native to China, Mongolia, Korea, and Japan, this lovely grass-like plant has powerful healing roots used to treat conditions associated with Heat and Dryness. It is anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and fights severe fevers with excessive sweating and thirst.

So besides being used to treat viral and bacterial infections (colds and flu, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, and tuberculosis) it is also useful for treating diabetes, menopausal symptoms, low back pain, and urinary tract infections.

Find out more about this Cold Bitter herb and what it can do for you.

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