Name
Tian Gua Zi (Muskmelon Seed)
Property
Sweet, cold; lung, stomach and large intestine meridians entered.
Actions
Clear lung-fire and moisten the intestines, dissipate stasis and expel pus, heal the wound and alleviate pain.
Indications
Cough due to lung heat, Constipation, traumatic injury, pulmonary abscess, acute appendicitis, fracture.
Dosage and administration
Decoct 9~30 g.
Cautions
It is contraindicated in case of diarrhea and deficiency cold in spleen and stomach.