Wang Gua Gen - 王瓜根 - Radix Trichosanthis Cucumeroidis

Pharmaceutical Latin:	Radix Trichosanthis Cucumeroidis
Common English:	Japanese Snakegourd Root

Category

Herbs that Regulate Blood: Herbs that Clear Blood Heat, Invigorate the Blood and Break up Stasis

Properties

Taste	Temperature	Entering Meridians	Dosage
Bitter	Cold	Bladder Lung Heart	5-9g

Actions And Indications

Actions	Indications/Syndromes
Breaks up Blood Stasis, Clears Heat, Generates Fluids, Invigorates the Blood	Difficult urination, amenorrhea and constipation caused by Heat Accumulation Jaundice, sores, abdominal masses and polydipsia caused by fever.

Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions

Major Combinations

Notes

1. It inhibits cancer cell growth.
2. It is reported to reduce inflammation and clear accumulated Heat.
3. It is said to cure facial sores and a dark complexion.
4. It also treats menstrual disorders, leukorrhagia, abdominal distention and dysphagia.
5. It reduces swelling, cures jaundice and promotes menstruation and lactation.
6. Taken alone, it effectively eases cancer pain.