Waxgourd Peel

Name

Dong Gua Pi (Exocarpium Benincasae)

The Effect of Waxgourd Peel

Property

Sweet and cool; spleen and small intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Induce diuresis and alleviate edema, clear summer-heat.

Indications

Edema, summer-heat syndrome.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~30 g.