Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
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Si Gua Hua (Flower of Luffa)
Quick answer
Name Si Gua Hua (Flower of Luffa) Nature and action Nature Sweet, slightly bitter, cold. Actions Clear heat and remove toxicity, resolve phlegm and relieve cough.
Name
Si Gua Hua (Flower of Luffa)
The Effect of Si Gua Hua
Property
Sweet, slightly bitter, cold.
Actions
Clear heat and remove toxicity, resolve phlegm and relieve cough.
Indications
Cough caused by lung-heat, sore throat, sores and boils, hemorrhoids, nasosinusitis.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 6~9 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.
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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