Dong Gua Pi

Benincasae Hispidae Epicarpium

Properties: SWEET - COLD
Dosage: 1.5-4.5g.
Meridian: LUNG, LARGE INTESTINE, SMALL INTESTINE

-clear lung heat, expel phlegm, discharge puss –thick-sticky-yellow phlegm, lung abscess, upper jiao obstruction
-clear heat, drain damp – leucorrhea

Reference
Benskey & Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press