The efficacy and function of June melon

The Chinese medicine June melon is often used by people in real life because of its functions and effects. So, what are the effects and functions of June melon? Let us study it together.

[Alias] Wild papaya, wild quince.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the roots, vines and fruits of the southwestern wild papaya of the Akebia family.

[Original form] Southwestern wild papaya is a climbing vine, about 4m long. The outer bark has vertical stripes, is grayish white, and easy to peel off, and the young branches are grayish green. The leaves are palmately compound, alternate and petiolate; there are 7-9 leaflets of varying sizes; the petiolules are 3-7cm long; the leaflets are lanceolate-linear or lanceolate, 6-12cm long, 1.5-2.5cm wide, with caudate-acuminate tips, cuneate or rounded bases, light green underneath, densely covered with nearly white spots when young, and entire margins. Flowers are unisexual, dioecious, arranged in axillary racemes; male flowers have 6 sepals, thin and gradually pointed, arranged in 2 whorls, the outer sepals are oblong-lanceolate, arranged in a valvate manner, and the inner sepals are linear, with 6 stamens, 2 anthers, longitudinally split, with a prominent connective tip about 0.6mm or shorter, and 3 reduced carpels; female flowers have 6 reduced stamens, 3 separate carpels, and many ovules. The berries are oval, yellow-brown when ripe, and do not crack. The seeds are hidden in the flesh, and the seed coat is brittle and crusty. The flowering period is summer, and the fruiting period is late summer and early autumn.

【Habitat distribution】Ecological environment: grows under forests.

【Nature and flavor】 sweet; warm

【Meridian】 Liver; Kidney

【Functions and indications】 Expel wind and dampness; promote qi and blood circulation; replenish deficiency; relieve cough. It is used for rheumatic pain, hernia pain, traumatic injury, low back pain due to kidney deficiency, dysentery, and cough caused by overwork.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 15-30g of root and vine, 30-60g of fruit; or made into pills or powder.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The unique living environment gives the June melon magical effects. After the introduction above, I believe everyone has a certain understanding. I hope that everyone can learn more about this in daily life, and while increasing experience, be able to solve the difficulties in life.