絲瓜絡
- ENG
- Luffa Vegetable Sponge
- LATIN
- Luffae Fructus Retinervus
| Medicinal Group | Wind-dampness-dispelling and cold-dispersing medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried vascular bundles of ripe fruit of Luffa cylindrica (L.) Roem. (Fam. Cucurbitaceae) |
| Nature and Flavors | sweet; neutral |
| Meridian Affinity | Lung, Stomach, Liver |
| Actions | To remove obstruction from the collaterals, promote blood circulation, and dispel wind |
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Part used
Vascular bundle
Indications
Arthralgia with muscular contracture; distension and pain in the chest and costal regions, galactostasis
Cautions
No Data.
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
No Data.
