Production RegionsProduced all around China, the best quality is produced in the Cixi region of Zhejiang and Jiangsu.
Macroscopic FeaturesComposed of thread-like interconnected vascular bundles, often long ridged or long cylindrical shape, slightly curved, 30~70cm long, 7~10cm diameter. Externally pale yellowish-white. Light in weight, pliable texture, flexible, cannot be broken. Cross-section has 3 chambers of ovary, creating a hollow appearance. faint odor, tasteless.
Quality RequirementsSuperior medicinal material has long large strips, when the outer skin is removed, there are yellowish-white net-like vascular bundles.
FunctionsFrees channels, invigorates blood, dispels wind. Apply to impediment and convulsion, swelling pain of chest and flank, neurdeficiency.
OriginThe dried vascular bundles from the dried mature fruit of Luffa cylindrical (L.) Roem.(Cucurbitaceae)
