Pumpkin root

Pumpkin root

(classified herbal medicine)

[source] it is the root of Cucurbitaceae plant Cucurbitaceae.

[nature and taste] Sichuan records of traditional Chinese medicine: "it is flat in nature, light in taste and non-toxic. "

[function indications] diuresis and heat, milk. Treatment of gonorrhea, jaundice, dysentery, milk barrier.

① "Classified herbal medicine nature": "it can cure all fire drenching, fire disease, and distension of large intestine. "

② "Collection of commonly used folk herbs": "detumescence, in addition to damp heat, detoxification, expectoration, under the milk. Treatment of jaundice and dysentery. "

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction. 3-6 yuan (1-2 Liang fresh).

[prescription selection] ① treatment of fire drenching and red hot and astringent pain in urination: Pumpkin root, plantain, water table board and water wick. Take the same decoction. (records of Sichuan Traditional Chinese Medicine)

② Treatment of damp heat and yellowing: Stewed Beef with pumpkin root. (Chongqing herbal medicine)

③ Treatment of constipation: Pumpkin root twelve five money. Deep fried enema. (Mindong materia medica)