Tian Hua Fen

Trichosanthis Kirilowii, Radix

Properties: BITTER, SWEET - COLD
Dosage: 9-15g.
Meridian: LUNG, STOMACH

-drains lung heat – transforms phlegm – moistens lung dryness
-drains heat, generates fluids – thirst, irritability, cough, thick sputum
-relieves toxicity, expels pus - toxic hot carbuncles, breast abscess

Reference
Benskey & Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press