Trichosanthes Root Trichosanthis Radix
Clear heat and purge fire medicinesCold
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Traditional recorded function
Clear heat and promote fluid production, reduce swelling and drain pus
1. For febrile disease with thirst, internal heat wasting-thirst. 2. For lung heat cough or dry cough. 3. For carbuncles, swellings, sores and ulcers.
Nature & taste
Sweetslightly BitterCold
Meridians entered
LungStomach
Herbal properties
Slightly coldReducingAstringentMoistening
Found in these formulas
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