Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthes Root)

Herb 14 of 19 in Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat

Channels:

LU, ST

Properties:

Bitter, Slightly Sweet, Cold

Latin:

Trichosanthis Kirlowii Radix

Chinese:

天花分

Tone Marks:

tiān huā fēn

Translation:

Heavenly Flower Powder

Chinese Herb Actions

• Clears Heat and Generates Fluids
  For irritability, dry lips, dry mouth, dry tongue, thirst, desire to drink cold beverages and cough with thick sputum or blood streaked sputum. For wasting and thirsting disorders.
• Dispels Pus and Resolves Toxicity
  For Breast abscesses or carbuncles and sores with redness, swelling, pain and pus(used topically and internally). Treats hemorrhoids
• Clears Lung Heat, Transforms Phlegm, Moistens Lung
  For cough with thick, sticky sputum that is difficult to expectorate and signs of dryness

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Use with caution in cases with Cold and Deficiency of the Spleen and Stomach
• Do not use during pregnancy, Tian Hua Fen is a 97% effective abortifacient when injected
• Do not use with Wu Tou or Fu Zi

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• None noted for whole herb. Extracted components that are then injected can be toxic
• Rare side effects include headache, dermatitis, sore throat, and muscle stiffness along with possible swelling, hypotension, arrhythmia, and bleeding from the liver or spleen
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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 10-15 grams in decoction, maximum 30 grams (Chen)
• 10-15 grams in decoction (Bensky)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Bei Mu Gua Lou San (Fritillaria and Trichosanthes Fruit Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Moisten Dryness and Transform Phlegm
• Fu Yuan Huo Xue Tang (Revive Health By Invigorating the Blood Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Invigorate the Blood in the Treatment of Traumatic Injury
• Xian Fang Huo Ming Yin (Sublime Formula for Sustaining Life)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity
• Yu Ye Tang (Jade Fluid Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Enrich the Yin and Moisten Dryness

• Fu Zi (Radix Lateralis Praeparatus Aconiti Carmichaeli)
• Cao Wu (Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii Preparata)
• Chuan Wu (Radix Aconiti Preparata)