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Pedicel of luffa fruit

丝瓜蒂
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Name

Si Gua Di (Pedicel of luffa fruit)

  1. 丝瓜蒂
  2. Si Gua Di
  3. 絲瓜蒂
  4. Pedicellus Luffae Fructus

The Effect of Pedicel of luffa fruit

Property

Bitter, slightly cold.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, resolve phlegm and induce sedation.

Indications

Sore throat, epilepsy, variola.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 1~3 g, or made into powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for puffing through throat.