The root of Trichosanthes kirilowii, named Trichosanthes kirilowii, has the main functions of clearing away heat and purging fire, promoting fluid production to quench thirst, reducing swelling and discharging pus. Indications: fever, polydipsia, dry cough due to lung heat, thirst quenching due to internal heat, and sores and swelling. Modern pharmacological research shows that it has the function of lowering blood sugar. Trichosanthin can induce labor and terminate pregnancy by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, so pregnant women should use it with caution.
The fruit of Trichosanthes kirilowii has the main functions of clearing away heat and resolving phlegm, relaxing bowels, and relaxing bowels. Used for cough due to lung heat, yellow and thick phlegm, chest pain, breast carbuncle, lung carbuncle and intestinal carbuncle.
Generally speaking, the roots and fruits of Trichosanthes kirilowii have certain medicinal value, but their specific functions and uses are different.