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苦瓜根

Name

Ku Gua Gen (Balsampear root)

  1. Ku Gua Gen
  2. Balsampear root
  3. Radix Momordicae Charantiae

The Effect of 苦瓜根

Property

Bitter, cold.

Actions

Clear damp-heat, remove toxicity.

Indications

Sores and boils, hematochezia, diarrhea caused by damp-heat, acute toothache.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 10~15 g, or 30~60 g of the fresh. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.