Snakegourd Root, Trichosanthes Root, Skegourd Root
Radix Trichosanthis, Trichosanthis Radix
Tian Hua Fen

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; slightly bitter; slightly cold

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To remove heat, to promote the production of body fluid, and to facilitate the drainage of pus and the subsidence of swelling.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Febrile diseases thirst, lung heat dry cough, diabetes mellitus due to internal heat, toxin swelling of sores, induce abortion.