Single Herb Glossary
Dong Gua Zi 冬瓜仁
| Pharmaceutical name | Benincasae Semen Winter melon/wax gourd seed |
| Category | Drain Damp |
| Key Properties | Facilitates removal of pathogenic water and dampness, clear heat |
| Properties | Sweet Cold |
| Tropism | LU, ST, LI, SI |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Clear Heat, Expel Phlegm, Discharge Pus 2) Clear Heat, Drain Damp (damp heat vaginitis) |
| Dosages | 9-15 g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | Caution with diarrhea from Deficiency and Cold of Sp/ST |
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