Exocarpium Benincasae

Dong Gua Pi

冬瓜皮 Exocarpium Benincasae Waxgourd Peel

NameDong Gua Pi (Exocarpium Benincasae)The Effect of Dong Gua Pi PropertySweet and cool; spleen and small intestine meridians entered.ActionsInduce diuresis and alleviate edema, clear summer-heat.IndicationsEdema, summer-heat syndrome.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 15~30 g.

Edema-Alleviating Diuretics

冬瓜皮

Dong Gua Pi Exocarpium Benincasae Waxgourd Peel

NameDong Gua Pi (Exocarpium Benincasae)The Effect of 冬瓜皮PropertySweet and cool; spleen and small intestine meridians entered.ActionsInduce diuresis and alleviate edema, clear summer-heat.IndicationsEdema, summer-heat syndrome.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 15~30 g.