Cucumber
Fructus Cucumidis Sativi
Huang Gua

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; cool

Part(s) used

Fruit

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat, disinhibit water, resolve toxin.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Febrile diseases thirst, short voidings of reddish urine, burns and scalds, scant urine with edema, sweat macule, prickly heat.