The efficacy and function of watermelon rind [picture]

Watermelon rind [picture] as a traditional Chinese medicine provides us with a variety of nutrients. Watermelon rind [picture] can also solve some diseases encountered by the body, so it is deeply loved by people. Let’s take a look at the nutrients and benefits of watermelon rind [picture].

[Other names] Watermelon Cui, Watermelon Cui Yi, Sui Qiu

[Source] This product is the mesocarp of the watermelon plant Citrullus vulgaris Schrad. of the Cucurbitaceae family. Peel off the exocarp and remaining flesh, wash and dry it.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, light, cold.

[entry into meridians] Enters the heart and stomach meridians.

[Functions and indications] Clears away heat and relieves summer heat, purges heat and relieves restlessness, and is a diuretic. It is used for symptoms such as summer heat, thirst, short and red urine, sore throat, or mouth ulcers and edema.

[Usage and Dosage] 3 qian ~ 1 liang.

[Remarks] (1) This herb is sweet and cool in nature. It is good at clearing away summer heat and relieving thirst. Therefore, it is suitable for symptoms such as summer heat, thirst, and short and dark urine. It can also be used in autumn and winter when the climate is dry, sore throat, or mouth sores. It has the effect of clearing away fire and heat.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 "Compendium of Materia Medica"

The effects and functions of watermelon peel [picture] have been described in detail above, and I believe everyone has a certain understanding of it. Whether watermelon peel [picture] has other therapeutic effects still requires further research.