Gua+Lou+Ren+and+Bei+Mu+Herbal+Combination

Sweet LU, ST, LI [yangming + metal pairs] || Cold Bitter LU, HT ||
 * ===Gua Lou Ren=== || ===Bei Mu=== ||
 * Cold
 * Functions: Clears heat from the LU and eliminate phlegm; promote Qi circulation in the chest to **relieve chest congestion**; moisten the LU & promote bowel movement

Indications: 1. Cough w/ sticky & thick sputum due to **[green] phlegm-heat in the LU** 2.**Chest Bi**, distention or pain of the chest due to phlegm-heat in the LU 3. **Abscess in the LU, LI, & breast/chest [appendicitis]** 4. Constipation due to dryness in the Large Intestine 5. **Wasting & Thirsting disorder** || Functions: Clears heat & **resolves masses & lumps**, resolve phlegm and stop cough

Indications: 1. Cough w/ yellowish and sticky sputum due to **wind-heat or phlegm-heat in the LU** 2. Carbuncles, abscess in the LU or breast, goiter & scrofula, **lumps and masses over the body [strong in neck/chest]** ||
 * 10-15g. || 3-10g. [upward of 12-15g.] ||

Properties when Combined:
Bei Mu: clears heat (direct HT fire downward), moistens the lungs, opens constraint, dispels phlegm and stops coughing Gua Lou: clears heat, moistens dryness, regulates Qi, and breaks up and leads down turbid phlegm stagnation Addresses the Spleen - the root of dry phlegm

Major Indications of Combination:
Treats Lung dryness (cough) w/ phlegm accumulation and injury to fluids. Phlegm is thick, sticky, and hard to expectorate

Formulas in which this Combination is Used:
bai mu gua lou san