Nan Gua Ye

Name

Nan Gua Ye (Cushaw leaf)

1. 南瓜叶
2. 南瓜葉
3. Cushaw leaf
4. Folium cucurbitae

The Effect of Nan Gua Ye

Property

Sweet, slightly bitter, cool.

Actions

Clear heat, relieve summer-heat, stop bleeding.

Indications

Thrist caused by summer-heat, traumatic bleeding, dysentery caused by heat.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 10~15 g, or double the dosage with the fresh. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.