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  Herb 6 of 19 in Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
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Latin:
Pericarpium Trichosanthis Kirlowii |
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.
Contraindications and Cautions
- Do not use in cases with Spleen and Stomach Deficiency
- Do not use with Wu Tou
Herb-Drug Interactions
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
Dosage
- 6-12 grams in decoction (Chen)
- 6-12 grams in decoction (Bensky)
This herb is incompatible with:
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Fu Zi (Radix Lateralis Praeparatus Aconiti Carmichaeli)
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Cao Wu (Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii Preparata)
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Chuan Wu (Radix Aconiti Preparata)
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- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
- Max Wichtl
- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- Qiao Yi