Wiseman’s Chinese Medical Database

nán guā zǐ / 南瓜子 / 南瓜子 / pumpkin seed;

Latin pharmacognostic name: Cucurbitae Semen

Alternate English names: winter squash seed

Alternate Chinese names: 南瓜仁 nán guā rén; 金瓜米 jīn guā mǐ; 南瓜子肉 nán gū zǐ ròu

Origin: Plant

Use: medicinal and alimentary

Category: Worm-dispelling agents

Properties: Sweet; balanced.

Channel entry: stomach and large intestine channels.

Indications:

• Kills worms: Tapeworm; roundworm.
• Kills schistosomiasis: Nán guā zǐ can be used to treat schistosomiasis, but for this purpose needs to be taken in relatively large doses for a prolonged period of time.

Dosage & Method:

Oral: 60–120g, taken as a powder mixed with cold water.

Quality:

Dry plump seeds with a yellowish white coat are the best.

Product Area:

All parts of China.