Pumpkin Seed And Husks
Semen Cucurbitae Moschatae
Nan Gua Zi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; calm

Part(s) used

Seed

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To kill parasites

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Taeniasis, ascariasis, bilharziosis, ancylostomiasis, oxyuria disease, postpartum scant milk, postpartum edema, pertussis, hemorrhoids.