Bei Mu Gua Lou San (Fritillaria and Trichosanthes Fruit Powder)
- Clear Heat, Moisten Dryness, and Transform Phlegm
- Chuan Bei Mu
- Gua Lou
- Tian Hua Fen
- Ju Hong
- Fu Ling
- Jie Geng
- Chuan Bei Mu clears heat, moistens the Lu, transforms phlegm, and stops coughing.
- Gua Lou moistens the Lu, clears heat, regulates Qi and transforms phlegm.
- Tian Hua Fen clears heat, transforms phlegm, generates fluids, and moistens dryness.
- Ju Hong regulates Qi and transforms phlegm.
- Fu Ling strengthens Sp and drains dampness.
- Jie Geng facilitates and benefits the Lu Qi.
Function: Moistens the Lung, clears heat, regulates the Qi, and transforms phlegm.
Indications: coughing due to dry phlegm obstructing the Lung.
Symptoms: Coughing with dry and scanty sputum that is difficult to expectorate, dry throat.
Tongue: Red tongue with white, dry coat
Clinical Applications:
- This formula is especially used for moistening and transforming dry phlegm.
- The key symptoms are dry coughing with dry sputum that is difficult to expectorate, but no tidal fever, no night sweats, and no heat in five centers. The indications are not due to Yin deficiency.
- Currently used for treating bronchitis, Lu TB, pneumonia due to dry phlegm.
Cautions and Contraindications: Cases of coughing due to pure Yin deficiency without phlegm, and warm dryness disorder.