Gua Lou Ren

Semen Trichosanthis

Trichosanthes Seed

Phlegm-Transforming

About this herb

The seed of the Gua Lou fruit, used to moisten the Lungs and intestines.

PinyinGua Lou Ren

Chinese瓜蒌仁

Latin (pharmaceutical)Semen Trichosanthis

EnglishTrichosanthes Seed

CategoryPhlegm-Transforming

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