The efficacy and function of cucumber vine

There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. So do you know about the medicinal herb cucumber vine?

[Source] It is the stem of the cucumber plant of the Cucurbitaceae family. Harvested in June. Dry in the shade or use fresh.

【Properties and flavors】 ① "Sichuan Chinese Materia Medica": "neutral, light taste, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】Diuretic and detoxifying. Treat dysentery, gonorrhea, and impetigo.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 2 liang. For external use: decoct in water for washing or grind into powder for sprinkling.

[Additional prescription] ① For treating impetigo: cucumber vine (dried in the shade and preserved over flame), alum. Grind into fine powder and apply on sores. (Compendium of Materia Medica in Southern Yunnan)

【Clinical Application】 Treatment of hypertension

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Southern Yunnan Materia Medica"

The above is a brief introduction to the medicinal value of cucumber vines. For most people in real life, there is no need to worry about side effects when using cucumber vines to treat diseases. Therefore, using cucumber vines to treat diseases is an effective and practical treatment method, and it has been widely used in clinical practice.