Breast eczema according to Chinese Medicine
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Snake gourd might help with breast eczema
Why might Snake Gourd (Gua Lou) help with breast eczema?
Because it is a key herb in Gua Lou San, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with breast eczema as a symptom)
Snake Gourds is a Cold herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Large intestine, the Lung and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Clears Phlegm-Heat conditions with thick difficult to expectorate sputum. Regulates the Qi of the chest and relieves constriction and swellings of the chest and Lungs. Lubricates the Intestines.
Other symptoms often associated with breast eczema
Breast lumps Breast hardness Breast pain Breast distention Breast redness Uneven milk supply Breast nodules Irritability Depression Mood swings