Gromwell / Zi Cao (Lithospermum erythrorhizon)
4 oz (113 g)
$24.66
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Gromwell / Zi Cao (Lithospermum erythrorhizon)
$24.66
Gromwell / Zi Cao (Lithospermum erythrorhizon) — organic, small-batch dried root.
Gromwell, known as Zi Cao in Chinese medicine, is prized for its deep purple-red root that stains everything it touches a rich violet.
Traditionally used to support:
- Traditionally used in TCM to cool the blood and clear heat
- Historically applied in preparations said to soothe the skin
- Long used traditionally as a natural violet dye and salve base
Ethically sourced and hand-packed by AMA Remedies in small batches.
Ingredients: Organic Gromwell / Zi Cao (Lithospermum erythrorhizon).
Brews approximately: 0.61 oz → 5–9 cups · 1 oz → 9–15 cups · 2 oz → 19–30 cups · 4 oz → 37–60 cups · 6 oz → 56–90 cups · 8 oz → 83–133 cups.
Not evaluated by the FDA. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Warnings: Keep out of reach of children. Not for use by persons under 18. Consult your physician before use if you are pregnant, nursing, trying to conceive, taking any medication, or have a medical condition. Discontinue use and consult a healthcare provider if you experience an adverse reaction. Store in a cool, dry place.
Traditionally used for: clear, healthy skin and everyday skin comfort.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Names & Nomenclature — Gromwell, sold as Gromwell (Zi Cao) and declared on the label as Gromwell / Zi Cao (Lithospermum erythrorhizon), is botanically Lithospermum erythrorhizon Siebold & Zucc. of the family Boraginaceae; its root is known pharmacopeially as Lithospermi radix (Arnebiae/Lithospermi radix); in Traditional Chinese Medicine it is 紫草 (zǐ cǎo), and it has no classical Ayurvedic name; in German it is Roter Steinsame, in Spanish gromwell or zi cao, and in French grémil or zi cao; and its common English names include red-root gromwell, redroot lithospermum, and zi cao.
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