Bai Jiang Cao (Patrinia scabiosaefolia) is a Chinese medicinal herb sometimes known as Eastern or Golden Valerian or Golden Lace. It has the familiar sour aroma of Valerian root

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In traditional Chinese medicine this herb has been used to treat diseases relating to chronic grumbling appendicitis, inflammation, and mild skin conditions .

This plant flowers in august and is a species which is hermaphroditic meaning it contains both the male and female organs.