Gua+Lou+Shi,+Gua+Lou+Pi,+Gua+Lou+Ren+(Trichosanthes)

[[image:http://onlineherbpharm.com/images/Gua%20Lou.JPG width="346" height="348" align="right"]]Gua Lou Shi/ Gua Lou Pi/ Gua Lou Ren (Trichosanthes)
Category: Transform phlegm (cold) Nature : Cold Flavors: Sweet Channels: LU, ST, LI [yangming + metal pairs]

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**

Dosage: 10-15g. for seed, 6-12g. for peel and 10-20 for both peel and seed when used together Contra: Cold-phlegm. Incompatible w/ aconite products (Wu Tuo)

Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan (Clear the Qi and Transform Phlegm Pill) [deputy]
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