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Gua Di

Pedicellus Melo

Melon Pedicle

Phlegm-Transforming
About this herb

The stem of the melon, historically used as an emetic to expel phlegm or toxins from the stomach.

PinyinGua Di
Chinese瓜蒂
Latin (pharmaceutical)Pedicellus Melo
EnglishMelon Pedicle
CategoryPhlegm-Transforming
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