西葫蘆

Name

Hu Zi (Club bottle gourd fruit)

The Effect of 西葫蘆

Property

Sweet, neutral.

Actions

Induce diuresis, clear heat, relieve thrist and restlessness.

Indications

Sores, polydipsia, edema, abdominal distension.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 60~120 g of the fresh. Proper dosage is for external application. Stir-bake it into charcoal, and then pound into powder. Apply the powder on the affected area.