Momordica cochinchinensis, Mu Bie Zi Momordica cochinchinensis, Mu Bie Zi ๆจ้ณๅญ Momordica seed Mu Bie Zi (TCM) Karkataka, Karavella-jalaja (Ayurveda) Momordica cochinchinensisHoutte, L. van, Flore des serres et des jardin de lโEurope (1845) Momordica fruits sold in Thailand where it is called GacThe fresh fruit and juice are sold as a health foodThe seeds can be seen in the center. (Photo, Adam, 2019) Momordica seed(Adam, 2024) Botanical name: Momordica cochinchinensis (syn. M. mixta, M. meloniflora, M. macrophylla) Parts used: Seed (externally); prepared seed (internally) Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Bitter, slightly Sweet. Toxic Classifications: T. External Medicines Uses: 1. Clears Toxin, Resolve Swelling:-topically applied to Toxic Swellings, Boils, Abscesses-Mastitis, Breast Abscess-Non-healing sores-Scrofula, chronic Eczema, Neurodermatitis-Hemorrhoids, Anal Fistula-applied topically to Throat swelling and pain-swelling and pain of the gums, Toothache-topically for Tinea and other fungal infections2. Moves the Blood, Clears Stasis:-swelling, pain, sprains, bruises from Trauma, including injuries to the joints or bones-Lower Back Pain; Wind-Damp joint pain (Rheumatism)-obstruction of the Liver or Spleen-also to promote Menstruation (Ayurveda) Dose: Prepared Momordica Mu Bie Zi Shuang: 900โ1200mg in pills or powdersThe unprepared seed is generally only used topically, made into a paste with oil or vinegar for topical application. Comment: The root…
You must be logged in to view this content, please login. If you're not a member then Click this link to subscribe
