Wax gourd leaves

Wax gourd leaves

(rihuazi materia medica)

[source] it is the leaf of Cucurbitaceae plant wax gourd.

[collection] in summer.

[function indications] for diabetes, malaria, diarrhea, bee sting and swelling.

① Rihuazi materia medica: "swelling, poison and bee sting. "

② "The compendium of Medical Sciences:" it is mainly used to quench thirst, cold and heat of malaria, and it has been used for many years. "

③ "Suixiju Diet Manual": "Qingshu. Treatment of malaria, dysentery, diarrhea, thirst. "

[usage and dosage] for internal use: decocting Decoction; for external use: grinding powder and adjusting application.

[selected formula] to treat accumulated heat and diarrhea: white gourd leaves tender heart, drag noodles and pancakes. (name of the sea)