Chinese Waxgourd Peel
Benincasae Exocarpium, Exocarpium Benincasae
Dong Gua Pi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; cool

Part(s) used

Exocarp

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

1. to promote diuresis to relieve edema. 2. to clear summer-heat.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Edema, inhibited urination [=dysuria], diarrhea, swelling of sores.