Bencao Index https://bencaoindex.com/ https://bencaoindex.com/herbs/mu-bie-zi/ Free to use and republish with visible attribution and a link back to the source page. The catalogue is a reference work and is knowingly incomplete; nothing in it is medical advice. <a href="https://bencaoindex.com/herbs/mu-bie-zi/">Bencao Index</a> mu bie zi 木鳖子 Semen Momordicae cochinchina momordica seed mokubesshi mokbyeolja External Application Large Intestine Stomach Liver Recorded toxic in this catalogue. Read the cautions on the record.

Resolves toxicity, reduces swelling and dissipates nodules

Toxic swellings, hard lumps, scrofula and sores that will not heal, applied topically Boils, carbuncles, and breast abscess or mastitis, as a topical paste Hemorrhoids and fistula, as a wash or application

Reduces swelling and invigorates Blood

Swelling and pain from falls, fractures, bruises and sprains, applied topically Damp-Heat in the Lower Jiao causing low back pain, applied topically

Treats tinea externally

Ringworm and favus of the skin or scalp, ground and applied