TCM Wiki Gourd Shell 2016-09-23 Gourd Shell 1 # Name Hu Lu Ke (Gourd Shell) 葫芦壳 Hu Lu Ke 葫蘆殼 The Effect of Gourd Shell Property Sweet, neutral; heart and small intestine meridians entered. Actions Promote diuresis and resolve swelling. Indications Barbiers, abdominal distension, edema of the face. Dosage and Administrations Decoct 9~15 g.