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The dried fruit pedicel of Cucumis melo (Cucurbitaceae). Enters the Stomach channel. Bitter, cold, and toxic. A powerful emetic that induces vomiting of phlegm and stagnant food. A classical emetic herb now virtually obsolete in modern clinical practice.
涌吐力强
研末吞服，得吐即止；亦可配赤小豆散用
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.
有毒，体虚、孕妇、失血者禁用。不可与中药乌头类合用。
有毒。催吐作用猛烈，用量需谨慎。过量引起剧烈呕吐不止、脱水。体弱、上部出血、孕妇、心脏病患者禁用。现代极少使用。
味苦，寒。主大水，身面四肢浮肿，下水，杀蛊毒。
下品
@misc{bencaodian-gua-di,
author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Guā Dì 瓜蒂 (Melon Pedicel) — Pedicellus Melo},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/gua-di},
urldate = {2026-04-16},
note = {CC BY-SA 4.0}
}© Bencaodian Editorial · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
瓜蒂含葫芦素B等三萜类，刺激胃黏膜引起反射性呕吐，并有保肝与抗肿瘤研究。
Gua di contains cucurbitacin B and other triterpenoids; stimulates gastric mucosa to induce reflex vomiting. Hepatoprotective and antitumor potential under investigation.
《中国药典》收载瓜蒂，规定含量限度与毒性警示。
Listed in Chinese Pharmacopoeia with content limits and toxicity warnings.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.