The efficacy and function of wax gourd pulp

The efficacy and function of wax gourd pulp

The Chinese medicinal winter melon pulp is often used by people in real life because of its functions and effects. So, what kind of effects and functions does winter melon pulp have? Let’s study it together.

[Other name] Winter melon (Medicinal Properties)

[Source] It is the fruit stalk of the gourd plant wax gourd .

【Nature and flavor】 "Medical Theory": "Sweet, neutral."

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, quenches thirst, promotes diuresis and reduces swelling. Treat thirst, edema, gonorrhea, and carbuncle.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 2 liang; or squeeze into juice. For external use: decoct in water and wash.

[Additional prescription] ① For treating thirst and fever, or mental disturbance: dry and crush one or two liang of winter melon pulp, add one medium cup of water, boil until six parts are left, remove the residue and drink it while warm. (Sheng Hui Fang)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Compendium of Materia Medica"

The above are the effects and functions of winter melon pulp. We can also eat winter melon pulp reasonably according to our own situation to relieve the pain caused by the disease.

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