Trichosanthis (GuaLou)
Price (CAD) is measured in grams
【PROPERTI】Sweet,Cold
【CHANNELS ENTERED】Large Intestine,Lung,Stomach
【ACTIONS】
Clears Lung Heat and transforms Hot Phlegm;
Regulates Qi (unbinds the chest);
Reduces abscesses, dissipates nodules and eliminates pus
【Indications/Syndromes】
Phlegm-Heat cough and asthma with thick, difficult-to-expectorate Phlegm;
It can be used as a stand alone herb, especially for children;
Qi accumulation in the chest with a stifling or distended sensation in the chest, constriction and pain or pressure in the diaphragm;
Lung, intestinal or breast abscesses
【Cautions& Contraindications】
Contraindicated for those with diarrhea due to Spleen and Stomach Deficiency Cold.
Contraindicated for those with Phlegm-Cold.
Contraindicated for those with Phlegm-Dampness.
Incompatible with Rx. Aconiti Wu Tou.
Antagonizes Rz. Zingiberis Officinalis Gan Jiang.
Counteracts Rx. Achyranthis Bidentatae Niu Xi.