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Efficacy and function of watermelon kernel
In the medical books of past dynasties, there are many records about the medicinal use of watermelon, and it is believed that watermelon has many functions such as relieving summer heat, quenching thirst, diuresis, treating laryngitis and hangover. Modern research has also proved that watermelon has many functions, such as relieving summer heat, diuresis, lowering blood pressure, expelling worms and so on, and has a wide range of medical uses. Watermelon has the function of diuresis and detumescence, can discharge moisture or excess water in human body, and has the effect of relieving summer heat and detoxifying. Cut watermelon peel into shreds or thin slices, put it in a pot and boil it with water, add tomatoes, eggs and seasonings, and it becomes a soup with the function of relieving summer heat and diuresis. Watermelon seeds have the effect of lowering blood pressure. Take 9 ~ 15g of watermelon seeds, decoct them, eat them raw or stir-fry them and chew them, all of which have a certain antihypertensive effect, and are suitable for patients with hypertension. The roots and leaves of watermelon can be decocted in water to treat diarrhea and enteritis; Watermelon peel is called "Watermelon Tsing Yi" by Chinese medicine, which is sweet and cool in nature and is a good medicine for sore throat.