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.

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PinyinGua Lou

Chinese瓜蒌

Latin (pharmaceutical)Fructus Trichosanthis

EnglishTrichosanthes Fruit (Snakegourd)

CategoryPhlegm-Transforming

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