天花粉
- ENG
- Snakegourd Root
- LATIN
- Trichosanthis Radix
| Medicinal Group | Heat-clearing and fire-purging medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried root of Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim. or Trichosanthes rosthornii Harms (Fam. Cucurbitaceae) |
| Nature and Flavors | sweet, slightly bitter; slightly cold |
| Meridian Affinity | Lung, Stomach |
| Actions | To remove heat, promote the production of body fluids, and facilitate the drainage of pus and the subsidence of swelling |
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Part used
Root and Rhizome
Indications
Thirst in febrile diseases; dry cough due to heat in the lung; diabetes and wasting-thirst caused by internal heat; sores and abscess
Cautions
Contraindicated in pregnancy. Incompatible with Radix Aconiti and allied drugs
Report on adverse effect
Allergic reactions [1]
Miscarriage [1]
Reference
國家中醫藥管理局 (中華本草) 編委會 (2000)。《中華本草》。上海：上海科學技術出版社。
王文波 (2000)。<煎服天花粉致腹瀉1例報道>。時珍國醫國藥，4。
