Plum Flower – Replenish The Root Teapills – Gu Ben Wan
Plum Flower Replenish the Root Teapills, or Gu Ben Wan is a Chinese Herbal Medicine formula which addresses chronic dryness in the lungs and mucous membranes of the throat, mouth, and nasal passages. and may be used for acute or chronic conditions of dryness, with such symptoms as:
- Dry cough
- Dry eyes
- Dry vagina
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Fatigue
Clinical Notes: Four of the five herbs in this formula are strong yin tonics; two of them (Mai Men Dong and Tian Men Dong) direct the formula to the lungs. Dang Shen is a qi tonic which helps balance the formula out. Rehmannia is greasy and cloying, so monitor for bloating, poor digestion, and loose stools. Not appropriate for use with Lung phlegm (i.e. productive cough).