Trichosanthis Seeds （GuaLouRen）

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【PROPERTI】Sweet，Cold
【CHANNELS ENTERED】Lung，Stomach，Large Intestine
【ACTIONS】
Clears Heat and transforms Hot Phlegm (cools and moistens the Lungs)；
Expands the chest；
Moistens the Intestines and promotes bowel movements；
Promotes healing of sores (dissipates nodules and eliminates pus)；
Promotes urination
【Indications/Syndromes】
Phlegm-Heat cough (especially with thick, difficult to expectorate sputum)；
Phlegm accumulation in the chest with a stifling sensation, pain, or diaphragmatic pressure；
Dry constipation (especially with Lung/Large Intestine Heat)(dry mouth, thirst, irritability)；
Adjunctively for unsuppurated sores, breast abscess and swelling；
Edema
【Cautions& Contraindications】
Contraindicated for those with weak, deficient Spleen with either nausea or loose stools.
Contraindicated for those with diarrhea due to Spleen and Stomach Deficiency Cold.
Incompatible with Rx. Aconiti Wu Tou.
Antagonizes Rz. Zingiberis Gan Jiang.
Counteracts Rx. Achyranthis Bidentate Niu Xi.