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  Herb 5 of 19 in Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
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Latin:
Fructus Trichosanthis Kirlowii |
Actions
- Transforms Phlegm Heat, Clears Lung Heat
For cough and copious, difficult to expectorate sputum due to Lung Heat
- Unbinds the Chest
For Xiong Bi (painful obstruction of the chest due to heat and phlegm beneath the heart), stifling sensation, distensions, constriction, pain or pressure in the diaphragm
- Dissipates Nodules, Reduces Abscesses
For abscesses in the lungs, intestines or breasts. Also for nodules.
Contraindications and Cautions
- Do not use in cases with diarrhea due Spleen and Stomach Deficiency
- Do not use with Wu Tou
- Do not use with drugs of the Aconitum complex
Herb-Drug Interactions
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
Dosage
- 10-20 grams in decoction (Chen)
- 9-21 grams in decoction (Bensky)
This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:
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