Balsampear
Fructus Momordicae Charantiae
Ku Gua

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Fruit

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To dispel summerheat, brighten eyes, resolve toxin.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Summerheat-heat vexation and thirst, diabetes mellitus, painful red eyes, dysentery, swelling toxin of sore and welling abscess.