Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Ku Gua (Gan)- 苦瓜(干) - Momordica Charantia

Pharmaceutical Latin: Momordica Charantia
Common English: Bitter Melon Fruit

Category

Herbs that Clear Summerheat

Properties

Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage
Bitter Cold Heart
Spleen
Stomach
6-15g

Actions And Indications

Actions Indications/Syndromes

Clears Summerheat, improves eyesight and Removes toxicity

Dysentery, sunstroke, fever due to Polydipsia, swelling and pain of eyes, sores and boils, erysipelas, malignant ulcer

Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
INCOMPATIBILITIES
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Major Combinations

Notes

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.