Pinyin: gua lou

English Name: Trichosanthes

Latin Name: Trichosanthis Fructus

Properties: sweet, cold
Channels Entered: Large Intestine, Lung, Stomach

CHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
1. Clears the Lungs, Dissolves Phlegm

2. Regulates Qi and Expands the Chest

3. Dissipates Nodules and Eliminates Pus

DOSAGE
10 to 20 grams in decoction.

CAUTIONS I CONTRAINDICA TIONS
• Gua Lou Shi should be used with caution for patients with deficiency and weakness of the Spleen and Stomach.
• Gua Lou Shi is incompatible with Wu Tou (RadixAconiti).