The efficacy and function of pumpkin vine

Traditional Chinese medicine often has unexpected effects in the treatment of certain diseases, so you can choose it with confidence. However, when choosing traditional Chinese medicine, you need to understand the medicine so that when treating the disease, you will know what kind of medicine is the best choice. Let us introduce the traditional Chinese medicine pumpkin vine.

[Other names] Carica papaya vine (Bencao Zaixin), Panicula officinalis (Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines in Shanghai).

[Source] It is the stem of the pumpkin of the Cucurbitaceae family. Harvested in summer and autumn.

【Nature and flavor】 "Bencao Zaixin": "Tastes sweet and bitter, slightly cold, non-toxic."

【Entry into meridians】 "Bencao Zaixin": "enters the liver and spleen meridians."

【Functions and indications】 Clears the lungs, harmonizes the stomach, and dredges the meridians Treat low fever caused by tuberculosis, stomachache, irregular menstruation and burns.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.5-1 liang; or cut into pieces and drip as juice. For external use: mash the juice and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat internal heat due to deficiency: Cut the pumpkin vines at the roots in autumn, put them in a bottle, and drink the juice. (Suixiju Diet)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Ben Cao Zai Xin"

The article introduces the effects and functions of pumpkin vines in detail. I hope everyone can remember its common effects, which will help us to use pumpkin vines correctly in our lives. Pumpkin vines can effectively improve our physical fitness and are very beneficial for improving our body's immunity.