Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
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Ku Gua Ye (Balsam pear leaf)
Quick answer
Name Ku Gua Ye (Balsam pear leaf) Nature and action Nature Bitter, cool. Actions Clear heat and remove toxicity. When it is used Sores and boils, dysentery, syphilis.
Name
Ku Gua Ye (Balsam pear leaf)
The Effect of 苦瓜叶
Property
Bitter, cool.
Actions
Clear heat and remove toxicity.
Indications
Sores and boils, dysentery, syphilis.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 10~15 g,or 30~60 g of the fresh, or pounded into powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.
When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.
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