TCM: Listed under ‘Herbs that clear Heat’, in ‘Herbs that clear Heat and resolve Toxicity’ Luffa (si gua luo), it also reduces swelling, unblocks the channels and collaterals while dispelling Wind, invigorates the Blood and transforms Phlegm, resolves toxicity and reduces swelling.
General: Arthralgia with muscular contracture, distension and pain in the chest, galactostasis, amenorrhoea, abscesses and toxic sores, breast distension and lumps.