Trichosanthes Radix, Tian Hua Fen 天花粉Tian Hua Fen, Guo Lou Gen (TCM)
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Dian Nan Ben Cao Tu Shuo (Illustrated Yunnan Pharmacopoeia) Ming Dynasty (1773 edition) (Welcome, Wikimedia)
Botanical name:
Trichosanthes kirilowii, T. rosthornii
Parts used:
Root
Temperature & Taste:
Cold, slightly moist. Bitter, slightly Sweet.
Classifications:
B. Clear Strong Heat or Fire
Trichosanthes kirilowii, T. rosthornii
Parts used:
Root
Temperature & Taste:
Cold, slightly moist. Bitter, slightly Sweet.
Classifications:
B. Clear Strong Heat or Fire
Uses:
1. Clears Heat, Generates Fluids:
-dry mouth, thirst
2. Clears Phlegm-Heat, Moistens Lungs:
-Phlegm-Heat Cough
3. Clears Heat and Toxin, Drains Pus:
-Abscess
4. Moves the Blood, Heals Bones:
-this is a traditional indication not generally recognised today.
Dose:
Decoction: 10–15 grams
Decoction: 10–15 grams
Main Combinations:
1. Wasting and Thirsting, Trichosanthes Radix Tian Hua Fen with ... available in PRO version
2. Phlegm-Heat Cough:
i. Trichosanthes Radix Tian Hua Fen with ... available in PRO version
ii. Trichosanthes Radix Tian Hua Fen with ... available in PRO version
iii. Trichosanthes Radix Tian Hua Fen with ... available in PRO version
3. Abscesses:
i. Trichosanthes Radix Tian Hua Fen with ... available in PRO version
ii. Breast Abscess, Trichosanthes Radix Tian Hua Fen with ... available in PRO version
Cautions:
1. Not used during Pregnancy
2. Use cautiously in those with weak digestion.
Drug Interactions:
1. Incompatible with the Aconites
Main Preparations used:
1. Not used during Pregnancy
2. Use cautiously in those with weak digestion.
Drug Interactions:
1. Incompatible with the Aconites
Main Preparations used:
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GENERAL / REVIEW
–[Morphological and histological studies on the Chinese drug Tian-hua-fen (Radix Trichosanthis), its adulterants and substitutes (second report)].
ANTI-VIRAL
–Effect of Radix Trichosanthis and Trichosanthin on Hepatitis B Virus in HepG2.2.15 Cells.
ANTIOXIDANT
–Antioxidant activities of saponins extracted from Radix Trichosanthis: an in vivo and in vitro evaluation.
NEUROPROTECTIVE
–Neuroprotective Effect of Radix Trichosanthis Saponins on Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
DIABETES
–Extraction of Radix trichosanthis Polysaccharides for Potential Antihyperlipidemic Application.
ABORTION INDUCTION
–Midtrimester abortion induced by Radix trichosanthis: morphologic observations in placenta and fetus.
–[Morphological and histological studies on the Chinese drug Tian-hua-fen (Radix Trichosanthis), its adulterants and substitutes (second report)].
ANTI-VIRAL
–Effect of Radix Trichosanthis and Trichosanthin on Hepatitis B Virus in HepG2.2.15 Cells.
ANTIOXIDANT
–Antioxidant activities of saponins extracted from Radix Trichosanthis: an in vivo and in vitro evaluation.
NEUROPROTECTIVE
–Neuroprotective Effect of Radix Trichosanthis Saponins on Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
DIABETES
–Extraction of Radix trichosanthis Polysaccharides for Potential Antihyperlipidemic Application.
ABORTION INDUCTION
–Midtrimester abortion induced by Radix trichosanthis: morphologic observations in placenta and fetus.