Gua Lou Pi (Trichosanthes Peel, Snake Gourd Peel)

Herb 6 of 19 in Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat

Channels:

LI, LU, ST

Properties:

Sweet, Cold

Latin:

Pericarpium Trichosanthis Kirlowii

Chinese:

栝楼皮

Tone Marks:

guā lóu pí

Alt Names:

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 Contraindications & Cautions

• Do not use in cases with Spleen and Stomach Deficiency
• Do not use with Wu Tou

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• None Noted
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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 6-12 grams in decoction (Chen)
• 6-12 grams in decoction (Bensky)

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