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  Herb 12 of 28 in Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
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Alt Names:
Dong Kui Guo, Kui Zi |
Actions
- Promotes Urination
For painful urinary dribbling with heat, blood, or stones. Also for edema with constipation.
- Promotes Lactation, Benefits the Breasts
For insufficient lactation, swollen breasts, and pain in the breasts.
- Moistens the Intestines
For constipation due to lack of yin
Contraindications and Cautions
- Use with caution in cases with loose stools due to Cold or Spleen Deficiency.
- Use with caution in pregnant mothers
Herb-Drug Interactions
- Care should be used in patients taking diuretics like Lasix.
Toxicity and Overdose
- None noted at normal dosage.
- Overdose can lead to hallucinations, delirious speech, double vision, and mild excitation
Dosage
- 10-15 grams in decoction for Dong Kui Zi 12
- 3-9 grams in decoction for Dong Kui Guo 13
Notes
- The fruit is a papery covering over the seeds.
- This herb promotes both urination, bowel movement, and lactation due to its sweet, bland, cold and slippery nature.
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- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
- Max Wichtl
- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- Qiao Yi