Trichosanthes Root (Tian Hua Fen)

Chinese Bulk Herbs – Trichosanthes Root (Tian Hua Fen)

Trichosanthes Root or Tian Hua Fen improves the function of the immune system, promotes the production of fluids in the body, and is especially helpful in treating inflammations, such as sores, swelling, carbuncles and breast abscesses

Clinical Use (Chinese):
Clears and drains lung heat, transforms phlegm, moistens lung dryness. Drains heat, generates fluid (fluids injured) – thirst, irritability, wasting and thirsting disorder, cough, thick sputum. Relieves toxicity, expels pus – toxic hot carbuncles, breast abscess.

Latin Name:
Trichosanthes kirilowii

Chinese Name:
Tian Hua Fen

Common Names:
Trichosanthes Root, chinese cucumber, chinese snake gourd

Parts Used:
Root

Properties:
Sweet, slightly bitter and slightly cold properties, and is associated with the Lung and Stomach

Cautions:
None at this time.

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