Pericarpium Trichosanthis Kirlowii Trichosanthes Peel, Snake Gourd Peel
Also known as Yao Gua
Materia Medica Data
- Temperature
- Cold
- Nature & Flavour
- Sweet, Cold
- Channels Entered
- LI, LU, ST
- Latin (pharmaceutical)
- Pericarpium Trichosanthis Kirlowii
- Chinese
- 栝楼皮
- Tone Marks
- guā lóu pí
- Also Known As
- Yao Gua
Chinese Herb Actions
- Transforms Phlegm Heat, Regulates Qi and Expands Chest For cough that is dry or with difficult to expectorate sputum, dyspnea, chest congestion, chest pain that is worse with pressure, yellow sputum, wheezing, dry throat, early stages of breast abscesses, and clumping in the chest.
Chinese Herb Dosage
- 6-12 grams in decoction (Chen)
- 6-12 grams in decoction (Bensky)
Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions
- Do not use in cases with Spleen and Stomach Deficiency
- Do not use with Wu Tou
Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose
- None Noted
This herb is incompatible with:
Sources & References
Compiled and edited by Thomas Dehli, Founder & Editor, Sacred Lotus
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