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Gua Lou

Fructus Trichosanthis

Trichosanthes Fruit (Snakegourd)

Phlegm-Transforming
About this herb

The fruit of a gourd vine, used to clear phlegm-heat and moisten a dry, tight chest.

PinyinGua Lou
Chinese瓜蒌
Latin (pharmaceutical)Fructus Trichosanthis
EnglishTrichosanthes Fruit (Snakegourd)
CategoryPhlegm-Transforming
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