Cushaw stem

Name

Nan Gua Teng (Cushaw stem)

1. 南瓜藤
2. Nan Gua Teng
3. Caulis Cucurbitae

The Effect of Cushaw stem

Property

Sweet, bitter, slightly cold; liver and spleen meridians entered.

Actions

Clear lung-fire, soothe the liver, harmonize the stomach, dredge meridians.

Indications

Scalds, burns, irregular menstruation, eye inflammation, stomachache due to emotional depression and the hyperactive liver-qi attacking the stomach, low-grade fever caused by tuberculosis.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~30 g, or cut off for juice. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.