Si[1] Gua[1] Luo[4] Loofa Sponge
Properties: sweet, neutral
Channels entered: Liver, Lung, Stomach
Functions & Uses:
Expels Wind Damp & unblocks the channels
For pain that moves around characterized by spasm and is worse with damp weather. This herb stops spasm but not pain.
Can combine with other herbs for pain aspect.
For chest pain due to stress/Liver Qi stagnation with shortness of breath, tightness in chest, breast pain,
insufficient lactation.
For treating cyst in the breast. Clears heat and toxicity.
This vegetable can also be used fresh in soup.
Dosage: 10-30g in decoction together with xia ku cao for small breast
cyst 1-3 monthes to prevent surgery
Preparation: Allow this sponge to dry on the vine. Remove and tap hard to loosen seeds. Peel outside skin
and slice.
Chinese Pharmacopoeia Index