Trichosanthes - Gua Lou (Fructus Trichosanthis)
[Source] Gua Lou - the mature fruit of Trichosanthes kirilouii Maxim. or several species of the same genus, family Cucurbitaceae.
[Function] Gua Lou clears lung-heat and resolves phlegm, eases the chest and disperses lumps, lubricates the intestines and relaxes the bowels.
[Application] Gua Lou is used for cough with thick sputum, oppression or pain in the chest and constipation due to dryness of the intestines.
