Pumpkin leaves

Pumpkin leaves are a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. This kind of medicine can involve many aspects in the treatment of diseases, so before choosing pumpkin leaves, you must have a good understanding of it. Let us introduce it in detail below.

[Source] The leaves of the pumpkin of the Cucurbitaceae family are harvested in summer and autumn.

【Chemical composition】 Contains chlorophyll. It is a natural food coloring.

【Functions and indications】 Treat dysentery, malnutrition and trauma.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: decoct in water, 2 to 3 liang; or make into powder. For external use: grind into powder and mix with water.

[Additional prescription] ① Treating dysentery caused by wind and fire: seven to eight pumpkin leaves (without petioles). Boil in water, add a little salt and drink it five to six times. ("Mindong Materia Medica")

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Lingnan Herbal Medicine"

This article introduces to us what pumpkin leaves are. We know that pumpkin leaves have very high medicinal effects, but we must remind everyone that pumpkin leaves are generally not to be eaten indiscriminately, otherwise it will cause serious consequences. I hope everyone will treat it with caution.