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Gua Lou San栝楼散

Trichosanthis Powder

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Gua LouFr. Trichosanthis30 g

    Clears Lung Heat, transforms Hot Phlegm, regulates *Qi, reduces abscesses, dissipates nodules and eliminates pus.*

    invigorates Qi and Blood to disperse swellings and clumps early-stage breast abscess with accumulation, Stagnation, distention and pain.
    for Lung abscess marked by irritability, stifling sensation in the chest and coughing up of pus and Blood.
  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis10 g

    Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.

  • Ru XiangOlibanum10 g

    Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of *Qi, reduces swelling, generates flesh and alleviates pain.*

    for chronic, ulcerated and non-healing sores.
  • Mo YaoMyrrh10 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, reduces swelling, generates flesh, promotes healing and alleviates pain.

    for swollen, painful sores and sores that are hard but not painful.
  • Mu LiConcha Ostreae30 g

    Calms the Liver, benefits Yin, anchors Floating *Yang, softens hardness dissipates nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.*

  • Chen PiPer. Citri Reticulatae10 g

    Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.

  • Xiang FuRz. Cyperi10 g

    Spreads and regulates Liver *Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain.*

    tonifies the Blood and moves Qi, for premenstrual symptoms, menstrual pain and irregular menstruation.

Actions

  • Disperses and harmonizes Liver Qi
  • Converts Phlegm
  • Disperses nodular masses
  • Activates the Blood
  • Disperses Stasis
  • Relieves pain
  • Suppresses the proliferation of cancer cells

Patterns treated

Stagnant Liver Qi combined with Phlegm accumulation

Manifestations

  • A sense of unease
  • Quick to lose temper
  • The breast feels distended and sore
  • Parched mouth
  • A parched sensation in the throat
  • Lightheadedness
Tongue body
Dark in color
Coating
White, or pale yellow
Pulse
Wiry in quality

Indications

  • Carcinoma of the breast
  • Postpartum fever caused by blocked milk flow