Heavenly Pollen (Trichosanthes kirilowii)

天花粉tiān huā fěnTianhuafen

Trichosanthes kirilowii · Plant

Trichosanthes kirilowii
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Indications

Cautions

May stimulate uterine contractions; avoid during pregnancy; may lower blood glucose; caution with diabetes medications.

Indications

What AcuiQ’s herb catalogue lists Heavenly Pollen for. The list carries no source and is an index, not a prescription.

Diabetes Mellitus Due To Internal HeatFebrile Diseases ThirstInduce AbortionLung Heat Dry CoughToxin Swelling Of Sores

TCM actions

What the catalogue says Heavenly Pollen does in the terms of Chinese medicine theory. These describe the herb, not a condition.

Clear Heat & Engender LiquidDisperse Swelling & Expel Pus