The efficacy and function of melon stems

Melon stem is a traditional Chinese medicine. In addition to the effects we know in daily life, melon stem actually has many other effects and functions. Let’s take a look.

[Alias] Melon vine (Compendium of Materia Medica), Muskmelon vine (Jiangsu Traditional Chinese Medicine (5): 31, 1960).

[Source] It is the vine stem of the melon plant of the Cucurbitaceae family, harvested in summer and autumn.

[Original morphology] The plant morphology is detailed in the "melon" entry.

【Function】 "Compendium of Materia Medica": "It is used to treat nasal polyps and nasal congestion."

[Additional prescription] To treat amenorrhea in women: 0.5 liang of melon stems and quince fruit, 0.6 qian of licorice. Grind into powder and take 2 qian with wine. (Compendium of Materia Medica)

【Clinical application】 ①Treatment of bacillary dysentery

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Compendium of Materia Medica"

This is all we have to say about the benefits of melon stems. I hope it will be helpful to you. Although melon stems are very valuable, we must be cautious when eating them.