Suakwa Vegetablesponge Seed
Semen Luffae Cylindricae, Semen Luffae Acutangulae
Si Gua Zi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; neutral

Part(s) used

Seed

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat, disinhibit water, free stool, expel worms.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Edema, stone strangury, lung heat cough, intestinal wind bleeding, hemorrhoids and fistulas, constipation, ascariasis.