INDIVIDUAL HERBS

NAME: WANG GUA GEN - 王瓜根 - RADIX TRICHOSANTHIS CUCUMEROIDIS

Pharmaceutical Latin: Radix Trichosanthis Cucumeroidis
Common English: Japanese Snakegourd Root

CATEGORY

Herbs that Regulate Blood: Herbs that Clear Blood Heat, Invigorate the Blood and Break up Stasis

PROPERTIES

Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage
Bitter
Cold
Bladder
Lung
Heart
5-9g

ACTIONS AND INDICATIONS

Actions Indications/Syndromes

Clears Heat, generates Fluids, invigorates the Blood and breaks up Blood Stasis

Difficult urination, amenorrhea and constipation caused by Heat Accumulation

Jaundice, sores, abdominal masses and polydipsia caused by fever.

CONTRAINDICATIONS, INCOMPATIBILITIES AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

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NOTES

  1. This herb inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
  2. This herb is said to clear accumulated Heat and subside inflammation.
  3. It is said to cure a black complexion and facial sores.
  4. It also treats leukorrhagia, menstrual disorders, dysphagia and abdominal distention.
  5. It reduces swelling, cures jaundice and promotes lactation and menstruation.
  6. Used alone, it is effective in easing pain caused by cancer.