Pu Zhong Ke (Pericarp of Hispid Bottle Gourd)
Bitter, cold.
Promote diuresis and resolve swelling.
Difficult urination, edema due to ascites, edema of the face.
Decoct 3~9 g.
NamePu Zhong Ke (Pericarp of Hispid Bottle Gourd)The Effect of Pu Zhong KePropertyBitter, cold.ActionsPromote diuresis and resolve swelling.IndicationsDifficult urination, edema due to ascites, edema of the face.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 3~9 g.
NameXi Gua Cui Yi (Exocarpium Citrulli)The Effect of Exocarpium CitrulliPropertySweet, bland, cool; heart, stomach and bladder meridians entered.ActionsClear summer-heat and promote diuresis.IndicationsEdema, polydipsia due to summer-heat, oliguria and dark urine, ulceration in the mouth.Dosage and
NameXi Gua Cui Yi (Exocarpium Citrulli)The Effect of 西瓜翠衣PropertySweet, bland, cool; heart, stomach and bladder meridians entered.ActionsClear summer-heat and promote diuresis.IndicationsEdema, polydipsia due to summer-heat, oliguria and dark urine, ulceration in the mouth.Dosage and Administrations
NameHu Lu Ke (Gourd Shell)The Effect of Hu Lu KePropertySweet, neutral; heart and small intestine meridians entered.ActionsPromote diuresis and resolve swelling.IndicationsBarbiers, abdominal distension, edema of the face.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 9~15 g.
NameHu Lu Ke (Gourd Shell)The Effect of 葫芦壳PropertySweet, neutral; heart and small intestine meridians entered.ActionsPromote diuresis and resolve swelling.IndicationsBarbiers, abdominal distension, edema of the face.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 9~15 g.
NameXi Shuai (Chinese Cricket)The Effect of Xi ShuaiPropertyPungent, salty, warm, toxic; kidney and bladder meridians entered.ActionsPromote diuresis and break blood.IndicationsEdema, difficult urination, lithangiuria, ascites due to cirrhosis.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 2~6 ones or stir-bake i
