Trichosanthes kirilowii is flat and oval, 2~ 15mm long, 6~ 10mm wide and 3.5mm thick. Trichosanthes kirilowii usually refers to the seeds of Trichosanthes kirilowii, a cucurbitaceae plant. The fruit and rhizome of Trichosanthes kirilowii are widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. Trichosanthes kirilowii has a unique shape and texture, and is often used in traditional Chinese medicine preparations.

Trichosanthes kirilowii is regarded as an important medicinal material in traditional Chinese medicine, but it occupies an important position in many prescriptions of traditional Chinese medicine. Its use has a long history and is trusted by the majority of Chinese medicine practitioners.