Gua Lou Ren
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Other names : Semen Trichosanthis, Trichosanthis Seed, Snakegourd Seed
See also : Chinese Cucumber
Special Precautions of Gua Lou Ren
- Contraindicated for those with weak, deficient Spleen with either nausea or loose stools.
- Contraindicated for those with diarrhea due to Spleen and Stomach Deficiency Cold.
- Incompatible with Rx. Aconiti Wu Tou.
- Antagonizes Rz. Zingiberis Gan Jiang.
- Counteracts Rx. Achyranthis Bidentate Niu Xi.
Health Benefits and uses of Gua Lou Ren are
Herbs that Transform Phlegm and Stop Coughing: Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
- Clears Heat and transforms Hot Phlegm (cools and moistens the Lungs) : Phlegm-Heat cough (especially with thick, difficult to expectorate sputum)
- Expands the chest : Phlegm accumulation in the chest with a stifling sensation, pain, or diaphragmatic pressure
- Moistens the Intestines and promotes bowel movements : Dry constipation (especially with Lung/Large Intestine Heat)(dry mouth, thirst, irritability)
- Promotes healing of sores (dissipates nodules and eliminates pus) : Adjunctively for unsuppurated sores, breast abscess and swelling
- Promotes urination : Edema
