Si Gua Ye

Name

Si Gua Ye (Leaf of Luffa)

1. 丝瓜叶
2. Leaf of Luffa
3. 絲瓜葉

The Effect of Si Gua Ye

Property

Bitter, sour, slightly cold.

Actions

Stop bleeding, clear heat and remove toxicity.

Indications

Sores and boils, scabies, snake bites, scalds and burns.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~15 g, or pounded into juice, or made into powder. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for washing or pounded for applying.