Snakegourd Fruit, Trichosanthes Kirilowii Maxim
Trichosanthis Fructus, Fructus Trichosanthis
Gua Lou

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; slightly bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Fruit

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Clear heat and transform phlegmloosen the chest and dissipate bindsmoisten dryness and lubricate the intestines

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Angina pectoris, lung heat cough, chest impediment, diabetes mellitus, acute mastitis, constipation, swelling toxin of welling abscess and sore.