hu lu

葫芦·Fructus Lagenariae

bottle gourd

Toxic

Toxicity graded by American Dragon.

About hu lu

Hu Lu (葫芦) is the bottle gourd, recorded as Fructus Lagenariae. It is bitter and slightly sweet in flavour and cold in temperature, entering the Lung, Spleen and Kidney channels.

Names

Pinyinhu lu
Chinese葫芦
Latin NameFructus Lagenariae
English Namebottle gourd

Classification

Channels
Lung, Spleen, Kidney
Flavour
Bitter, Slightly Sweet
Temperature
Cold

Actions and indications

Promotes urination and reduces swelling

  • Edema
  • Jaundice
  • Diabetes
  • Urinary retention
  • Carbuncles and malignant boils
  • Scabies

Dosage

AgeRawGranuleTinctureConcentrateFrequency
Any6-9 g