Dong Chong Xia Cao
冬蟲夏草 dōng chóng xià cǎo, "winter bug summer herb"

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Pinyin Pronunciation:

	Tastes: Sweet		Dosage: 3-9g

	Cautions: Us with caution in those with exterior conditions		Meridians: Lung , Kidney
	Preparation: No preparation data at this time		Quality: Good quality consists of large and full caterpillar bodies with a yellowish brown surface, a white and solid surface on cross section, and short and thick stromata
	Reference Source: Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')		Notes: No notes at this time
	Formulas There are no known formulas that contain this herb at this time

Alternate Names:

Pharmaceutical: Cordyceps

Botanical:

Japanese: tōchūkasō

Korean: dongchungacho

Common: cordyceps, Chinese caterpillar fungus

Temperature: Warm

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