Zi Cao ( External Use Only) – 紫草
A dried herbal root known as Zi Cao, sourced from Lithospermum erythrorhizon. Traditionally associated with the Heart and Liver meridians, it is supplied strictly for external use in accordance with recent regulatory findings regarding pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Sourced using DaoDi principles from its authentic region and processed in GMP-certified facilities, each batch is traceable and quality tested.
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lithospermum erythrorhizon Sieb. et Zucc. |
| Chinese Name | 紫草 |
| Part Used | Root (Radix Arnebiae / Lithospermi) |
| Form | Dried herb |
| Quality Standard | Treated without sulphur, treated without herbicides, treated without pesticides |
| Affected Meridians | Heart, Liver |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight |
Additional Information
Packaged for professional use, with each batch traceable and processed in facilities certified to GMP standards. Sourced under DaoDi principles to ensure authenticity and consistency. Suitable for practitioners requiring traditional herbal materials for external preparations only.
Expiry Date: 30/11/2029
Description
Zi Cao (External Use Only) – 紫草
Latin name: Lithospermum erythrorhizon Sieb.et Zucc.
Common name: Groomwell Root
Part used: Root (Radix Arnebiae / Lithospermi)
Type: Dried Herb
Traditional meridian affiliation: Heart, Liver
Zi Cao (External Use Only) refers to the root of Lithospermum erythrorhizon. In traditional Chinese theory it is associated with the Heart and Liver meridians. Due to recent regulatory findings concerning elevated levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs), Phoenix Medical supplies this plant for external use only.
Phoenix Medical’s Zi Cao (External Use Only) is sourced under DaoDi principles from its authentic region of origin. It is free from sulphur treatment, herbicides, and pesticides. Processed in GMP-certified facilities, each batch is traceable and tested to meet EU and UK safety standards.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.577 kg |
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