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瓜蒌皮
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Gua Lou Pi

Pericarpium Trichosanthis

Trichosanthes Peel

Phlegm-Transforming
About this herb

The outer peel of the Gua Lou fruit, used more specifically to clear phlegm-heat from the chest.

PinyinGua Lou Pi
Chinese瓜蒌皮
Latin (pharmaceutical)Pericarpium Trichosanthis
EnglishTrichosanthes Peel
CategoryPhlegm-Transforming
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