The efficacy and function of watermelon seeds

The traditional Chinese medicine watermelon seeds are already very familiar to most people. But in fact, not many people understand the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine watermelon seeds, so let’s talk about it below.

[Source] It is the seed kernel of the watermelon plant of the Cucurbitaceae family. When eating watermelon in summer, collect the seeds, wash and dry them, remove the shell and take out the kernels.

【Original morphology】For details about the plant morphology, please refer to the entry for "watermelon".

[Pharmacological action] Watermelon seeds contain fatty oil, protein, vitamin B2, pentosan, starch, crude fiber, and α-amino-β-(pyrazolyl-N) propionic acid. It also contains urease, α-galactosidase, β-galactosidase and sucrase. It also contains a saponin-like ingredient called Cucurbocitrin, which has a blood pressure lowering effect and can relieve the symptoms of acute cystitis.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 ① "Compendium of Materia Medica": "Clears the lungs and moistens the intestines, harmonizes the stomach and quenches thirst."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 cents; eat raw or stir-fry.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From Compendium of Materia Medica

Above we introduced what watermelon seeds are. We know that watermelon seeds are actually a kind of traditional Chinese medicine that can bring us health benefits and have almost no major side effects, so you might as well try it in your spare time.