Loading
New to this? Read about Four Natures & Five Flavors and Channel Tropism
The dried outer peel of Benincasa hispida (Cucurbitaceae). Enters the Spleen and Small Intestine channels. Sweet, bland, and cool, it gently disinhibits water and reduces swelling with a mild action, commonly used for treating edema.
Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.
Protective guidance only — when to avoid or use with caution. This block deliberately omits pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric dosing: any such use must be managed by a qualified TCM practitioner or appropriate specialist.
（时珍曰）白瓜皮，即冬瓜皮，味甘微寒，利小便，消水肿，主治水胀。
菜部
@misc{bencaodian-dong-gua-pi,
author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Dōng Guā Pí 冬瓜皮 (Wax Gourd Peel) — Benincasae Exocarpium},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/dong-gua-pi},
urldate = {2026-04-17},
note = {CC BY-SA 4.0}
}© Bencaodian Editorial · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
冬瓜皮含三萜皂苷、钾盐和甘露醇，具利尿消肿、清暑作用。
Dong Gua Pi contains triterpene saponins, potassium salts, and mannitol with diuretic and summer-heat-clearing effects.
冬瓜皮甘微寒，利尿消肿，清热解暑。
Sweet-slightly cold; promotes urination, reduces edema, and relieves summer heat.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.