GUA LOU SHI (QUAN GUA LOU)
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Fructus Trichosanthis

Nomenclature

GUA LOU SHI (QUAN GUA LOU)
栝樓餅
Fructus Trichosanthis
Other Names

Trichosanthis


Properties:

Sweet
Large Intestine / LI Lung / LU Stomach / ST


Dosage and Toxicity

10 - 20 gm


Functions

Clears the Lung / LU and dissolves phlegm
Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan
Regulates Qi and expands the chest (phlegm and heat obstructing Heart / HT and Lung / LU)
Xiao Xian Xiong Tang, Gua Lou Xie Bai Ban Xia Tang
Dissipates nodules and eliminates pus


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