Luffa Cylindrica(L.)Roem.$Luffa Acutangula(L.)Roxb.
Sucus Luffae
Tian Luo Shui

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; slightly bitter; minor cold

Part(s) used

Juice

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Clear heat and resolve toxinssuppress cough and transform phlegm

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Lung carbuncle; Lung atrophy; Cough and asthma; Pulmonary tuberculosis; Summer skin rash; Acne; Burns