Medicinals
guā lóu zǐ / 瓜蒌子 / 瓜蔞子 / trichosanthes seed
Latin pharmacognostic name: Trichosanthis Semen
Alternate English names:
Alternate Chinese names: 瓜仁 guā rén; 瓜蒌仁 guā lóu rén; 栝仁 guā rén; 栝楼仁 guā lóu rén; 栝蒌仁 guā lóu rén; 瓜瓣[1] guā bàn; 栝楼实 guā lóu shí
Origin: Plant
Use: medicinal
Category: Phlegm-transforming cough-relieving panting-calming agents / Phlegm-transforming agents
Properties: Sweet; cold; nontoxic*.
Channel entry: lung, stomach, and large intestine channels.
Indications:
Moistens the lung, transforms phlegm, and lubricates the intestines.
Dosage & Method:
Oral: Decoct (9–12g); use in powders or pills. Topical: Grind and apply mixed.
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