冬瓜子
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Dong Gua Zi (Ren)

Semen Benincasae

Wax Gourd Seed

Phlegm-Transforming
About this herb

The seed of the wax gourd, used to clear heat-phlegm and promote urination.

PinyinDong Gua Zi (Ren)
Chinese冬瓜子
Latin (pharmaceutical)Semen Benincasae
EnglishWax Gourd Seed
CategoryPhlegm-Transforming
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