The efficacy and function of bitter melon vine

I believe many people are familiar with the Chinese medicinal material bitter melon vine. As a common Chinese medicinal material, bitter melon vine is rich in nutrients. Let us learn about it in detail below.

[Source] It is the stem of bitter melon , a plant of the Cucurbitaceae family. Taken in summer and autumn.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cold.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies. Treat dysentery, sores, and toothache.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 4 qian. For external use: decoct in water for washing or mash for application.

[Additional prescription] To treat red and white dysentery: a handful of bitter melon vines. For red dysentery, take the decoction in water; for white dysentery, take the decoction in wine (Jiangxi "Handbook of Herbs")

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Compilation of Commonly Used Folk Herbs".

After the above introduction to bitter melon vine, we have a detailed understanding of bitter melon vine. In life, we can learn more about the characteristics of bitter melon vines and make full use of its medicinal value to serve our lives.