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Benincasae Semen
Benincasae Semen. Class: Phlegresolving Medicine. Properties: Sweet; Slightly Cold. Meridians: Lung; Large Intestine
🌿 Names
Pinyin Name
Dong Gua Zi
中文名 (Chinese)
冬瓜子
Latin Name
Benincasae Semen
English Name
Benincasae Semen
Alias Names
白瓜子瓜子瓜瓣冬瓜仁瓜犀
☯ TCM Properties
Properties (性味)
Sweet; Slightly Cold
Meridians (归经)
Lung; Large Intestine
Therapeutic Class (EN)
Phlegresolving Medicine
功效分类 (CN)
化痰药
🩺 Clinical Profile
Function (功能)
For promoting diuresis and desolving inflammation
Indication (主治)
Phlegm-heat cough, pulmonary welling abscess, intestinal welling abscess, white turbidity, vaginal discharge, beriberi, edema, strangury syndrome.
🔗 External References
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