Nan Gua Zi Nan Gua Zi Nan Gua Zi Pumpkin Seeds tcm herb traditional chinese medicine nan gua zi tcm herbal database

Nan Gua Zi - Pumpkin Seeds

Clinical Applications

  • Expels parasites, alleviates pain - tapeworms, roundworms, schistosomiasis.
  • Benefits post partum fluid metabolism - post partum hand and feet swelling, aids in lactation.

Functional Category

Herbs That Expel Parasites

Channels Influenced

Large Intestine Stomach

Dosage & Preparation

  • Dosage: 30-60g

Clinician Notes

Also Used For:
Orally used for dysuria secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), bladder irritation, treating intestinal worms, and treating pyelonephritis.  In combination, pumpkin is used in an herbal combination to treat symptoms of BPH.