Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Herbs that Cool and Dissolve Hot Phlegm: Gua Lou Ren

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Gua Lou Ren

This is the Chinese Snake Gourd seed (versus the peel). Like Gua Lou Pi, it also goes to the LU/LI and ST. They are both sweet and cold.

Gua Lou Ren and Gua Lou Pi have similar functions, but Gua Lou Ren does a little more, and has more clear involvement with the LI / lower burner connection. However, Gua Lou Pi is stronger at opening the chest.

Gua Lou Ren:

As a seed, Gua Lou Ren has moistening action. It clears and transforms phlegm-heat, expands the chest, moistens the intestines, and also promotes the healing of breast sores.


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