1, different species: pollen is a structure in the flowers of flowering plants, which has a certain fragrance and has no medicinal value. Trichosanthes root is a Chinese herbal medicine.

2, different effects: pollen has a certain fragrance, no medicinal value, Trichosanthes has the effect of clearing away heat and purging fire, promoting fluid production to quench thirst, expelling pus and reducing swelling. It can be used for treating fever, thirst, thirst and jaundice, and can be used for treating chronic respiratory infectious diseases, acne, folliculitis and other skin diseases.