南瓜根

Name

Nan Gua Gen (Cushaw root)

The Effect of 南瓜根

Property

Sweet, bland, neutral; liver and bladder meridians entered.

Actions

Eliminate dampness and heat, promote the secretion of milk.

Indications

Jaundice, dysentery, stranguria caused by damp-heat, hypogalactia.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~30 g, or double the dosage with fresh. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.