Bottle Gourd
Lagenaria Siceraria Var. Depressa
Hu Gua

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Part(s) used

Fruit

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To disinhibit water, disperse swelling, free strangury, dissipate binds.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Edema, ascites, jaundice, diabetes mellitus, strangury, swollen welling abscess.