The whole Fructus Trichosanthis can be divided into pericarpium Trichosanthis and kernel Trichosanthes, and its medicinal value is very high after being used as medicine, and it has the functions of widening chest, dispersing stagnation, eliminating carbuncle, clearing heat and resolving phlegm, moistening intestine and relaxing bowels, protecting myocardium and improving microcirculation.
Characteristics of whole fructus trichosanthis
Trichosanthes kirilowii is the fruit of Trichosanthes kirilowii, a cucurbitaceae plant. It has a spherical or wide oval shape, with a diameter of about 6 10/0cm, an orange-red surface, which is relatively shriveled, and a round style residue at the top.
Efficacy and function of whole Fructus Trichosanthis
1, Trichosanthes kirilowii peel: the peel of Trichosanthes kirilowii has the functions of clearing away lung heat, resolving phlegm, promoting qi circulation and broadening chest after taking medicine, and can be used to treat abdominal distension, thick phlegm, angina pectoris, cough due to lung heat and other symptoms.
2, Trichosanthes kirilowii kernel: that is, the seed of Trichosanthes kirilowii, which has the effect of moistening lung and resolving phlegm, moistening intestine and relaxing bowels after being used as medicine, and its medicinal value is also very high.
3. Whole Fructus Trichosanthis: Whole Fructus Trichosanthis refers to the combination of skin and kernel, which are generally sold as prescription drugs. It has the functions of both skin and kernel, and has the function of relieving swelling and resolving hard mass.
Total Trichosanthes taboo
Whole Fructus Trichosanthis is taboo to eat. This medicinal material is cold and has the effect of moistening the intestines and relaxing bowels. However, people with spleen and stomach deficiency and diarrhea should not take it, otherwise it may cause gastrointestinal discomfort, and in severe cases it will also lead to nausea and vomiting.