Ku Gua Gen

Name

Ku Gua Gen (Balsampear root)

1. 苦瓜根
2. Balsampear root
3. Radix Momordicae Charantiae

The Effect of Ku Gua Gen

Property

Bitter, cold.

Actions

Clear damp-heat, remove toxicity.

Indications

Sores and boils, hematochezia, diarrhea caused by damp-heat, acute toothache.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 10~15 g, or 30~60 g of the fresh. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.