冬瓜葉

Name

Dong Gua Ye (Leaf of Chinese Waxgourd)

The Effect of 冬瓜葉

Property

Bitter, cool; lung and large intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat, eliminate dampness and remove toxicity.

Indications

Diabetes, diarrhea caused by summer-heat and dampness, malaria, sores, bee sting.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.