Dong Gua Zi, is slippery and facilitates movement in the Large Intestine. It is more appropriate if Damp-Heat has accumulated in the Large Intestine and led to constipation or irregular bowel movements with tenesmus.

Dong Gua Zi is a deputy ingredient in Wei Jing Tang. This means it helps the king ingredient (s) treat the main pattern or it serves to treat a coexisting pattern. In Wei Jing Tang, Dong Gua Zi clears and transforms Phlegm-Heat, resolves Dampness …

Apr 24, 2024 · Dong Gua Zi (Semen Benincasae / Winter melon seed) This product is a more commonly used traditional Chinese medicine, and "Shennong's Materia Medica" 《神农本草经》 is listed as the top grade, formerly known as melon seeds.

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Sep 23, 2016 · The Effect of Dong Gua Zi Property. Sweet, slightly cold; lung and large intestine meridians entered. Actions. Nourish lung and resolve phlegm, cure abscess and promote diuresis. Indications. Cough due to phlegm heat, edema, stranguria, dermatophytosis, haemorrhoids, appendicitis, pulmonary abscess. Dosage and Administrations

The Chinese herb 'Dong Gua Zi' (Winter Melon, Wax Gourd Seed, Benincasa) is Sweet, Cold, goes to the LU, ST, LI, SI, and is in 'Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness'.

Sep 23, 2016 · Dong Gua Zi (Chinese Waxgourd Seed) Sweet, slightly cold; lung and large intestine meridians entered. Nourish lung and resolve phlegm, cure abscess and promote diuresis. Cough due to phlegm heat, edema, stranguria, dermatophytosis, haemorrhoids, appendicitis, pulmonary abscess. Decoct 10~15 g or grind into powder.

Dong Gua Zi. English Name: benincasa, Chinese wax gourd seed. Literal Translation: “winter melon seed” Pharmaceutical Name: Semen Benincasae. Medica Category: Water-Regulating and Damp-Resolving Herbs. Properties: Dong Gua Zi enters the Lung, Stomach, Small Intestine, and Large Intestine channels; it is sweet in nature and cool in temperature.

DONG GUA REN (ZI) » DONG GUA REN (ZI) Fold Unfold. Table of Contents. Nomenclature. Properties: Dosage and Toxicity. Functions. Google Image Search. Preparation and Processing. Cautions and contraindications. Clinical Research and studies. Formulas that include this herb. Sources. Semen Benincasae Hipsidae ...

A detailed look at the practical use of Benincasa Semen, Dong Gua Zi, 冬瓜子, in Traditional Medicine with Herbal Combinations and Traditional Formula.