Herbal Information for Trichosanthes kirilowii Peel in Cut Form
Common Name: Trichosanthes kirilowii peel
Botanical Name: Trichosanthes kirilowii
Channels/Meridians: Large Intestine, Lung, Stomach
Other Names: Chinese Cucumber Root, Snake Gourd Peel, Trichosanthes Anguina
Pin Yin Name: Gua Lou Pi
Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.
Package Size: One Pound (1lb)
Form: Cut Form
Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.
Origin: China
Brand: Plum Flower, species - authenticated herbs
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Do not use in cases with Spleen and Stomach Deficiency.
Additional Information on Gou Lou Pi
- Dissolves Phlegm
- Clears Lung Heat
- Regulates Qi and Soothes Chest
Product Properties: Sweet, Cold, Slightly Bitter
Some Common Herbal Combinations with Gua Lou Pi
- Angelica Dahurica + Gua Lou Pi
- Apricot Kernel + Gua Lou Pi
- Pinella + Gua Lou Pi
- Balloon Flower + Gua Lou Pi
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About Plum Flower Quality Herb Cut Bulk Herbs
Plum Flower is an established worldwide manufacturer of high-quality Chinese herbs, and innovative Chinese medicinal herbs and products. Plum Flower uses sulfur-free herbs and laboratory tests its products for contamination and heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and pesticides.
Main Characteristics (Attributes) of Herbs
- Harvested at the proper level of maturity and correct time of the season to maximize potency.
- Free from Chlorine
- Manufactured without the use of sulphur
- Preservative Free
- Made at GMP internationally certified facilities (Good Manufacturing Practices) Quality control tests are done at the manufacturing site and at third party labs to confirm results
- Aluminum Phosphate free
- Packaged in an airtight sealed bag
- Pin Yin Names and Botanical Names are listed on the bag
- Certificate of Analysis are available upon request
- Conforms to Standards of Chinese Pharmacopeia
- No dyes, colors, or bleaching of the herbs
- We are a authorized direct distributor of Plum Flower Herbs.
- 500 gram bag size which equal anywhere from 4 to 6 cups of herbs
Chinese Traditional herbs should be regarded as a supplementary aspect to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs ( Teas ) emphasize harmony, and balance.
