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甜瓜皮

Name

Tian Gua Pi (Muskmelon pericarp)

  1. Tian Gua Pi
  2. Muskmelon pericarp
  3. Pericarpium Melo

The Effect of 甜瓜皮

Property

Sweet, slightly bitter, cold.

Actions

Relieve summer-heat and polydipsia.

Indications

Polydipsia caused by summer-heat, toothache.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~9 g. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for mouthwashing.