Luffa root

Name

Si Gua Gen (Root of Luffa)

1. 丝瓜根
2. Si Gua Gen
3. Root of Luffa
4. 絲瓜根
5. Radix Luffae

The Effect of Luffa root

Property

Sweet, neutral.

Actions

Activate blood and dredge meridians, clear heat and remove toxicity.

Indications

Lumbago, mastitis, anal fistula, hematochezia, rhinitis, nasosinusitis, sore throat, migraine.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~9 g, or 30~60 g of the fresh. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into juice for applying or decocted for washing.