瓜蔞
- ENG
- Snakegourd Fruit
- LATIN
- Trichosanthis Fructus
| Medicinal Group | Phlegm resolving medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried fruit of Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim. or Trichosanthes rosthornii Harms (Fam. Cucurbitaceae) |
| Nature and Flavors | sweet, slightly bitter; cold |
| Meridian Affinity | Lung, Stomach, Large intestine |
| Actions | To clear heat and eliminate phlegm, alleviate chest pain, and to facilitate bowel movement |
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Part used
Fruit
Indications
Cough with thick purulent sputum; angina pectoris and stuffiness sensation in the chest and epigastrium; mastitis, lung abscess, appendicitis; constipation
Cautions
Incompatible with Radix Aconiti and allied drugs
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
No Data.
