冬瓜皮

Dong Gua Pi

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Name

Dong Gua Pi (Exocarpium Benincasae)

Property

Sweet and cool; spleen and small intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Induce diuresis and alleviate edema, clear summer-heat.

Indications

Edema, summer-heat syndrome.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 15~30 g.