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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 11 MIN

Cang Er Zi: A Surprisingly Inspiring Herb

from Chinese Medicine Matters · host Mayway Herbs

In this episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Yvonne Lau, President of Mayway Herbs, discusses Cang Er Zi (Xanthium sibiricum). Well known in Chinese medicine for opening the nasal passages and dispelling Wind, this humble spiny fruit also carries a rich cultural history.From ancient materia medica to classical poetry, discover how this herb captured the imagination of scholars, physicians, and poets, and became both a valued medicine and a source of literary inspiration.You can access the transcript here: https://www.mayway.com/blogs/articles/cang-er-zi-a-surprisingly-inspiring-herbSee our Monthly Practitioner Discounts https://www.mayway.com/monthly-specialsSign up for the Mayway Newsletterhttps://www.mayway.com/newsletter-signupFollow ushttps://www.facebook.com/MaywayHerbs/https://www.instagram.com/maywayherbs/

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In this episode of Chinese Medicine Matters, Yvonne Lau, President of Mayway Herbs, discusses Cang Er Zi (Xanthium sibiricum). Well known in Chinese medicine for opening the nasal passages and dispelling Wind, this humble spiny fruit also carries a rich cultural history. From ancient materia medica to classical poetry, discover how this herb captured the imagination of scholars, physicians, and poets, and became both a valued medicine and a source of literary inspiration. You can access the ...

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