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Caulis Momordicae Charantiae

苦瓜藤
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Name

Ku Gua Teng (Stem of Balsampear)

  1. 苦瓜藤
  2. Ku Gua Teng
  3. Stem of Balsampear
  4. 苦瓜茎
  5. 苦瓜莖
  6. Balsampear stem

The Effect of Caulis Momordicae Charantiae

Property

Bitter, cold.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity.

Indications

Sores and boils, dysentery, toothache, congenital disease.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~12 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.