Chinese Herbs: Xi Gua (Watermelon Fruit), Fructus Citrulli Vulgaris

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Herb 7 of 7 in Herbs that Clear and Relieve Summerheat

Channels:

BL, HT, ST

Properties:

Sweet, Cold

Latin:

Fructus Citrulli Vulgaris

Chinese:

西瓜

Tone Marks:

xī guā

Actions

Relieves Summerheat, Generates Fluids, and Promotes Urination
For patterns associated with Summerheat, especially when there is excess thirst, dry heaves, or scanty urination.
Reduces Jaundice
Used with other substances in treating icteric hepatitis.

Contraindications and Cautions

Caution in cases of damp-cold and cold from deficiency of the spleen and stomach.

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Dosage

15-30 grams.
Part used: juice.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Qing Luo Yin (Clear the Collaterals Decoction)
Formulas that Relieve Summerheat
Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang (Clear Summerheat and Augment the Qi Decoction)
Formulas that Relieve Summerheat

Herbs References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition - Dan Bensky
Herb-drug interactions - Fugh-Berman A.
Handbook of Chinese Herbs - Him Che. Yeung
Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Third Edition - Max Wichtl

Formulas References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies - Dan Bensky
Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas - Him Che. Yeung
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula - Qiao Yi

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.