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The dried vascular bundle of the mature fruit of Luffa cylindrica (Cucurbitaceae). Enters the Lung, Stomach, and Liver channels. Its nature excels at unblocking collaterals, commonly used for chest and hypochondriac pain and blocked lactation.
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）丝瓜经络贯串，房隔联属，故能通人经络脏腑，治血气壅滞，诸痹肿痛。
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author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Sī Guā Luò 丝瓜络 (Luffa Sponge) — Luffae Fructus Retinervus},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/si-gua-luo},
urldate = {2026-04-17},
note = {CC BY-SA 4.0}
}© Bencaodian Editorial · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
丝瓜络含三萜皂苷和黄酮，具抗炎、镇痛、通络和抗氧化作用。
Si Gua Luo contains triterpene saponins and flavonoids with anti-inflammatory, analgesic, collateral-freeing, and antioxidant effects.
丝瓜络甘平，祛风通络，活血化痰。
Sweet-neutral; dispels wind, frees collaterals, and transforms phlegm-stasis.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.