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Zhi Mu

Anemarrhena asphodeloides

Zhi Mu is a perennial herb that can reach a length of 70 cm (28 in), with thin leaves and clusters of tiny white or light purple flowers.

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History & Folklore

The Divine Husbandman's Classic by Shen'nang Bencaojing, a herbal from the first century CE, is the first source to reference Zhi Mu.

Habitat & Cultivation

Zhi Mu is a wild plant that grows naturally on exposed hills and slopes in northern China. The north and northeastern provinces are where it is grown.

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References

Chevallier, Andrew, FNIMH; Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine - 550 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments; 3. Edition 2016; ISBN: 978-0-2412-2944-6; Page 168.