Bèi Mǔ Guā Lóu Sàn

(Fritillaria and Trichosanthes Fruit Powder)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Dry Dampness and Expel Phlegm

Pattern:

• Lung Dryness with Phlegm

Actions:

• Moistens and nourishes the Lungs
• Clears heat.
• Regulates Qi, Stops, cough, and transforms phlegm.

Indications:

• Dry cough with deep-seated and difficult to expectorate white sputum
• Dyspnea and wheezing.
• Dry mouth and throat.

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Dry and red tongue with little coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Thin and rapid pulse
• Thin slippery pulse

Western Uses:

• Sore Throat
• Bronchitis
• Tracheitis
• Aphonia
• Pulmonary Emphysema

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• Do use in cases of Yin Deficiency with symptoms such as dry cough, thirst, and night sweating

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• Medical Revelations (Yi Xue Xin Wu)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Lungs, Heart, Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen

Substances in this Formula (6 Total):

	Chuan Bei Mu (Tendrilled Fritillaria Bulb) 川贝母 Qty: 4.5 grams Chan: HT, LU Prop: Bitter, Sweet, Cool Latin: Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae Cat: Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
	Gua Lou (Trichosanthes Fruit) 栝楼 Qty: 3 grams Chan: LI, LU, ST Prop: Sweet, Cold Latin: Fructus Trichosanthis Kirlowii Cat: Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
	Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthes Root) 天花分 Qty: 2.4 grams Chan: LU, ST Prop: Bitter, Slightly Sweet, Cold Latin: Trichosanthis Kirlowii Radix Cat: Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
	Fu Ling (Sclerotium of Tuckahoe, China Root, Poria, Hoelen) 茯苓 Qty: 2.4 grams Chan: HT, SP, LU Prop: Sweet, Bland, Neutral Latin: Scierotium Poriae Cocos Cat: Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
	Ju Hong (Outermost Citrus Peel, Tangerine Peel, Orange Peel) 橘红 Qty: 2.4 grams Chan: LU, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Exocarpium Citri Rubrum Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Jie Geng (Root of the Balloon Flower) 桔梗 Qty: 2.4 grams Chan: LU (ST) Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Neutral Latin: Platycodi Radix Cat: Warm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold

References

Formulas

• 15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky
• 18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung
• 16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi

Herbs

• 13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky
• 25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.
• 17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung
• 12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
• 26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.