There are obvious differences in appearance between pumpkin and wax gourd. Pumpkin usually presents an orange skin with a round and large shape, while wax gourd presents a light green skin with a long and thin shape. In addition, the pulp of pumpkin is rich in sweetness, which is suitable for making cakes and desserts, while the pulp of wax gourd is light in taste and is often used for cooking soup or making cold dishes. Therefore, pumpkin is mainly used in food processing and cooking, while wax gourd is more commonly used in medicinal diet for clearing away heat and toxic materials, diuresis and eliminating dampness.