The efficacy and function of winter melon

Speaking of wax gourd, the first thing that comes to everyone's mind is that it is a kind of melon. In fact, wax gourd is not a melon but a medicine. Wax gourd is a unique Chinese medicinal material that has been popular in my country since ancient times. It only grows in our country and is a tradition passed down from generation to generation by our ancestors. As an annual herb, the overall shape of wax gourd is like a winter melon. Due to climate and soil considerations, Guangzhou in my country is where wax gourds are mostly planted. The season for wax gourd is summer, which happens to be the season, so in the following introduction, the editor will list the effects and functions of wax gourd in detail, as a foundation for everyone to understand the relevant knowledge of wax gourd.

The efficacy and function of winter melon

1. Winter melon can clear away heat and detoxify

Wax gourd itself tastes sweet and light, and is similar to vegetable winter melon in both appearance and taste, except that it has a harder texture. Wax gourd is a cool Chinese herbal medicine that can reduce internal heat and dryness, and can promote the production of body fluids and relieve coughs, dispel heat and strengthen the spleen for some fever symptoms. It is a very effective Chinese herbal medicine for summer heat.

2. Winter melon can treat constipation

Wax gourd can also promote human digestion. This is mainly because it contains some plant fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal motility and is beneficial to the development of our large and small intestines. It is a medicinal material that can protect the gastrointestinal tract and promote digestive function. And because the gastrointestinal tract becomes healthier, constipation problems will naturally stay away.

3. Wax gourd can supplement nutrition

Wax gourd can also supplement nutrition. The main nutritional value of wax gourd is that it is rich in water and some nutrients necessary for the human body, such as protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, etc. Don't underestimate these common energy substances, they are the premise and conditions for the operation of various organs in our body, and they are the top priority that must not be ignored.