Dong Gua Pi (Winter Melon Peel, Wax Gourd Peel)

Herb 10 of 28 in Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness

Channels:

LU, SI

Properties:

Sweet, Bland, Cool

Latin:

Exocarpium Benincasae

Chinese:

冬瓜皮

Tone Marks:

dōng guā pí

Chinese Herb Actions

• Promotes Urination, Clears Heat, Reduces Edema and Swelling
  For edema usually due to damp heat, abdominal distention, urinary difficulty and summer heat disorders.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• None Noted

Herb-Drug Interactions

• None Noted

Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• None Noted
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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 15-30 grams in decoction ¹²
• 15-30 grams in decoction ¹³

Chinese Herb Notes

• Dong Gua Pi has a mild harmonizing effect and is usually used with other herbs that promote urination and clear heat

Chinese Herb Clinical Studies & Research

• Anti-angiogenic effect of the seed extract of Benincasa hispida Cogniaux.
  J Ethnopharmacol. 2005 Mar 21;97(3):509-13.
• Antioxidant and angiotension-converting enzyme inhibition capacities of various parts of Benincasa hispida (wax gourd).
  Nahrung. 2004 Jun;48(3):230-3.
• Extracts of Benincasa hispida prevent development of experimental ulcers.
  J Ethnopharmacol. 2001 Dec;78(2-3):159-64.