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Andrographis Herb (Chuan Xin Lian) - Cut Form 1 lb. - Nuherbs
Herbal Information for Andrographis Herb in Cut Form
Common Name: Bitter Melon, Momordica Fruit, Bitter Gourd, Gructus Momordicae Charantiae, Pare, Pare Pahit, Paria, Peria, Bitter Squash, Art Pumpkin, Cerasee, Carila Cundeamor, Bitter Cucumber, Balsam-Pear, Balsam Apple
Botanical Name: Momordica charantia fruit
Chinese / Pin Yin Name: Ku Gua, Ku Gua Gan
Ku Gua Gan Dosage: Consult your healthcare provider for your correct dose.
Ku Gua Gan Precautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Ku Gua Gan is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb use to clear summer heat, support eyesight and to remove toxicity. Ku Gua Gan benefits include immune system booster, support skin health, promote eye health and support healthy glucose levels. In addition to it's medicinal uses Ku Gua Gan is also widely used as a food source in many cuisines.
Use Ku Gua Gan to make a decoction, tincture, or tea. Ku Gua Gan powder can be used to make your own fresh filler-free ku Gua Gan capsules.
Ku Gua Gan Herb Category: Herbs that Clear Summer Heat.
Ku Gua Gan Properties: Bitter Cold
Ku Gua Gan Channels / Meridians: Heart, Lung, Spleen, Stomach
Ku Gua Gan Naturally Occurring Chemical Components: 5α-Stigmasta-7,25-dien-3β-ol, 5-hydroxytryptamine, Gamma-aminobutyric acid, Lutein, Lycopene, Mutachrome, Oxalate, Oxalic acid
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References:
http://alternativehealing.org/ku_gua.htm
https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Bitter-Melon-Cid1016
https://www.americandragon.com/Individualherbsupdate/KuGua(Gan).html