Gua Di
瓜蒂 gūa dì

Category: Stop Cough and Wheezing  Browse

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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Tastes
Tastes:
Bitter  Browse
Dosage
Dosage:
3-6g
Cautions
Cautions:
Contraindicated during Pregnancy and Postpartum, in the debilitated, and in those with Hematemesis or Hemoptysis
  • avoid use during Pregnancy
Meridians
Meridians:
Stomach  Browse
Preparation
Preparation:
No preparation data at this time
Quality
Quality:
Good quality - yellowish brown and has a bitter taste
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')  Browse
Notes
Notes:
No notes at this time
Formulas
Formulas (2)
Family:
Cucurbitaceae  Browse

Alternate Names:
Pharmaceutical: Melo Pedicellus
Botanical: Cucumis Melo L.
Japanese: katei
Korean: kwache
Common: melon stalk
 
Temperature:  Cold , Slightly Toxic  Browse