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Pulpa Benincasae

冬瓜瓤
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Name

Dong Gua Rang (Pulp of Chinese Waxgourd)

  1. 冬瓜瓤
  2. Dong Gua Rang
  3. Pulp of Chinese Waxgourd

The Effect of Pulpa Benincasae

Property

Sweet, neutral.

Actions

Clear heat, quench thrst, induce diuresis and resolve swelling.

Indications

Edema, stranguria, sores and boils, polydipsia.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 30~60 g, or pounded into juice. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for washing.