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Heat-Phlegm-Clearing and Resolving Herbs

Heat-Phlegm-Clearing and Resolving Herbs: Chinese herbs in this class — their actions in TCM, typical uses, preparation and safety cautions.

Li (梨): Chinese Herb Guide 梨 (Pear) Sweet, slightly sour, cool; lung and stomach channels
Gua Lou Ren (Snakegourd Seed) 瓜蒌子,瓜蒌仁,瓜蔞子,瓜蔞仁,Gua Lou Ren,Snakegourd Seed,Semen Trichosanthis Name Gua Lou Zi (Snakegourd Seed) Nature and action Nature Sweet, cold; lung, stomach and large intestine channels. Actions Moisten lung, resolve phlegm and lubricate intestines.
Gua Lou Zi (Snakegourd Seed) Snakegourd Seed, Gua Lou Ren Gua Lou Zi (Snakegourd Seed): moisten lung, resolve phlegm and lubricate intestines.
Bi Qi: Chinese Herb Guide Bi Ji, 荸荠 Bi Qi: clear heat and promote the secretion of body fluid, resolve phlegm and promote digestion.
Bi Ji (荸荠): Chinese Herb Guide Bi Qi,Water chestnut,荸薺 Name Bi Qi (Water chestnut) Nature and action Nature Sweet, cold; lung and stomach channels.
Gua Lou Pi (Pericarpium Trichosanthis) Pericarpium Trichosanthis, 瓜蒌皮 Gua Lou Pi (Pericarpium Trichosanthis) Sweet, cold; lung and stomach channels. Actions Moisten lung and resolve phlegm, move qi and soothe chest
Zhe Bei Mu: Chinese Herb Guide Bulbus Fritillariae Thunbergii Zhe Bei Mu: clear and resolve heat-phlegm, dissipate nodulation and cure abscess.
Gua Lou: Chinese Herb Guide Snakegourd Fruit, Fructus Trichosanthis Gua Lou: clear heat and resolve phlegm, moisten and resolve dry-phlegm, open chest and dissipate accumulation, moisten intestine and relax bowel.
Gua Lou (Snakegourd Fruit) Gua Lou,瓜蔞,瓜蒌,Snakegourd Fruit Gua Lou (Snakegourd Fruit): clear heat and resolve phlegm, moisten and resolve dry-phlegm, open chest and dissipate accumulation, moisten intestine and relax bowel.
Bamboo Shavings (Caulis Bambusae in Taeniam) Caulis Bambusae in Taeniam, 竹茹, Zhu Ru Zhu Ru (Caulis Bambusae in Taeniam). (Explanation Collection of Materia Medica) The dry stratum intermedium of haulm of perennial
Zhu Li: Chinese Herb Guide Succus Bambusae, 竹沥 Clear heat and eliminate phlegm, clear heart and calm fright. Sweet, cold; heart, lung and liver meridians entered.
Zhu Li (Succus Bambusae) in TCM Zhu Li ,竹沥,竹瀝 Clear heat and eliminate phlegm, clear heart and calm fright. Sweet, cold; heart, lung and liver meridians entered.