Gua Lou Pi, Guā Lóu Pí, 栝楼皮, Trichosanthis Pericarpium

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Fatty oil , organic acids.[18]

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Trichosamhes Kirilowii is not in the USDA Plant Database.  Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

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Category: Phlegm Cough + Wheezing 
English: Gua Lou Pi    Pinyin:  Gua Lou Pi      Pharmaceutical: Trichosanthis Pericarpium  
Organs: Stomach • Large Intestine • Lung      Temperature: Cold  
Taste: Sweet      Toxicity:   
Patterns: Lung Heat, Lung Qi Stagnation, Phlegm Heat, Stomach Heat, Xiong Bi 
Actions:  Clear Lung Heat and chest congestion, regulate Qi, moisten lungs, transform hot phlegm , expands the chest
Indications: Xiong Bi, Lung Heat, stubborn phlegm, chest congestion, chest pain worse with pressure, yellow sputum, Lung Qi Stagnation
Contraindications: Phlegm cold and dampness • Stomach/Spleen deficiency cold
Typical Dosage: 6g - 12g [18]          Guidelines
Parts Used: peel       Notable for:
Other:
Combine With Purpose
+ Bei Mu + Jie Geng + Xing Ren Cough with phlegm due to Lung Qi Stagnation
+ Huang Lian + Ban Xia Xiong Bi with cough and yellow sputum
Formulas with Gua Lou Pi
Xiao Xian Xiong Tang, Gua Lou Xie Bai Ban Xia Tang

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Be cautions with all medicine.
Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs.  Examples below:

Herbs: Incompatible with Wu Tou

Pharma Drugs:

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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