Dong Gua Ren

Name

Dong Gua Zi (Chinese Waxgourd Seed)

1. Dong Gua Zi
2. 冬瓜子
3. 冬瓜仁
4. Chinese Waxgourd Seed
5. Semen Benincasae

The Effect of Dong Gua Ren

Property

Sweet, slightly cold; lung and large intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Nourish lung and resolve phlegm, cure abscess and promote diuresis.

Indications

Cough due to phlegm heat, edema, stranguria, dermatophytosis, haemorrhoids, appendicitis, pulmonary abscess.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 10~15 g or grind into powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into paste for applying.