GUA DI

Names for Gua Di
Pharmaceutical:	Pedicellus Cucumeris Melonis
Botanical:	Cucumis melo L. (Cucurbitaceae)
Other names:	Gua Ding, Ku Ding Xiang
Description:	Common Melon Peduncle.

Actions
Induces vomiting to eliminate Phlegm-Heat; Induces vomiting to eliminate food retention; Clears Damp-Heat; ...

Origin of gua di
China.;

Preparation of gua di
The ripe fruit is collected in autumn. The peduncle is removed and dried in the shade.;

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