Wang Gua Zi

Name

Wang Gua Zi (Seed of Japanese Snakegourd)

The Effect of Wang Gua Zi

Property

Sour, bitter, neutral; lung and large intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and dampness, cool blood to stop bleeding.

Indications

Dysentery, jaundice, hematochezia, hematemesis caused by consumptive lung disease.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~10 g, or made into pills and powder.