Chinese Herbal Formulas That Moistens Dryness and Transforms Phlegm

Bei Mu Gua Lou San

Fritillaria and Trichosanthes Fruit Powder

Main Actions for Bei Mu Gua Lou San

The functions of this Chinese medicine formula are to moisten lung fluids while clearing heat, regulating Qi and transforming phlegm. This TCM herbal formula is best suited for conditions of lung dryness giving rise to phlegm known in Chinese medicine as ‘dry phlegm’.

Indications and Symptoms for Bei Mu Gua Lou San

Cough with deep phlegm which is difficult to cough up and expectorate, wheezing, dry throat, sore throat

Tongue – dry body, possible slight coat

Pulse – rapid, thin, strong

Medicinal Ingredients of Bei Mu Gua Lou San

Bei Mu (Bulbus Fritillariae) - 4.5g.

-moistens lungs, clears heat, eliminates phlegm, stops cough

Gua Lou (Fructus Trichosanthis, Trichosanthes Fruit) - 3g.

-clears heat, moistens dry lungs, expels phlegm

Tian Hua Fen (Radix Trichosanthis Kirilowii, Trichosanthes Root) - 2.4g.

-clears heat, nourish fluids, transforms phlegm

Fu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae Cocos, China-root, Poria, Hoelen) - 2.4g.

-tonify spleen Qi

Ju Hong (Pars Rubra Epicarpii Citri Erythocarpae, Tangerine Peel) - 2.4g.

-regulates spleen Qi

Jie Geng (Radix Platycodi Grandiflori, Balloon Flower Root, Platycodon) - 2.4g.

-regulates lung Qi, aids throat disorders

Preparation Instructions of Bei Mu Gua Lou San

When preparing this natural chinese herbal formula Chuan Bei Me is the form of Bei Mu which is used because it’s moistening function is stronger than that of Zhe Bei Mu.

Additional Points on Bei Mu Gua Lou San

This chinese medicine herbal formula is a modification of Er Chen Tang (Two Cured Decoction).