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Bei Mu Gua Lou San (貝母瓜蔞散) moistens the Lung, clears heat and transforms phlegm; for dry phlegm-heat with a difficult, dry cough and sticky sputum.
English Name
Fritillaria and Trichosanthes Powder
Classical Source
Yi Xue Xin Wu, 1732
Ingredients
- Chuan Bei Mu & Gua Lou – chief
- Tian Hua Fen, Fu Ling, Ju Hong, Jie Geng
Actions & Functions
- Moistens the Lung and clears heat
- Transforms phlegm and stops cough (dry phlegm)
Indications
Dry phlegm-heat in the Lung: a dry, hacking cough with sticky sputum that is difficult to expectorate, and a dry mouth and throat.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: red with a dry, thin coat. Pulse: thin and rapid.
Modifications
With more dryness, add Sha Shen and Mai Men Dong.
Cautions & Contraindications
For dry phlegm-heat; not for cold-damp phlegm (drying) cough.
