Smallpox pollen and melon are two different Chinese herbal medicines, and there are obvious differences between them in terms of plant **, sexual taste, efficacy and indications. Understanding these differences can help to better apply the two herbs and avoid confusion and misuse.
1. Plants**:
1.Smallpox pollen: Smallpox pollen** is found in the dried roots of the Cucurbitaceae plant. According to the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China, only the dried roots of Bailou can be used as smallpox pollen.
2.Melon: Melon** is the dry and ripe fruit of the Cucurbitaceae plant. Melon is the ripe fruit of Yulou, which is different from the ** of smallpox pollen.
2. Sexual taste: 1Smallpox pollen: Smallpox pollen is sweet, slightly bitter, cold, and returns to the lungs and stomach meridians.
2.Melon: Melon: Sweet in taste, cold in nature, and returns to the lungs, stomach, and large intestine meridians.
3. Efficacy: 1Smallpox pollen: Smallpox pollen has the effect of clearing heat and expelling fire, quenching thirst, reducing swelling and draining pus. It is mainly used for symptoms such as fever polydipsia, pulmonary heat and dry cough, internal heat and thirst. In addition, modern pharmacological studies have shown that smallpox pollen also has anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, and immune-enhancing effects.
2.Melon: Melon has the effect of clearing heat and dissolving phlegm, moistening the intestines and laxative. It is mainly used for phlegm, fever, cough, constipation and other symptoms. In addition, modern pharmacological studies have shown that melon also has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and other effects.
4. Indications:
1.Smallpox pollen: Smallpox pollen is mainly used for symptoms such as polydipsia, pulmonary heat and dry cough, and internal heat to quench thirst. It also has a good effect on relieving symptoms such as dry mouth, thirst, and dry throat caused by cancer radiotherapy or chemotherapy. In addition, smallpox pollen can also be used for diabetes, hyperthyroidism and other conditions.
2.Guaron: Guarana is mainly used for phlegm, fever, cough, constipation and other symptoms. It also has a certain effect on pneumonia, chronic gastritis and other diseases. In addition, melon can also be used for high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia and other conditions.
5. Usage and dosage:
1.Smallpox pollen: decoction for internal administration, 10 15g; or into the pill. Appropriate amount for external use, grinding or dressing; or decoction washed. Generally, it can be used after processing to enhance the efficacy.
2.Melon roots: decoction, whole melon 10 20g, melon peel 6 12g, melon kernel 10 15g, crushed into frying. It should be noted that melon kernels have a moisturizing effect, so people with spleen deficiency and loose stools should not use it; Use with caution in pregnant women. It is used to clear the lungs and dissolve phlegm, widen the chest and disperse knots; Stir-fry with laxative; Honey burns the lungs and relieves cough.
6. Precautions:
1.Smallpox pollen: not suitable for people with spleen and stomach deficiency; Use with caution in pregnant women. It should not be used in conjunction with aconitum medicinal materials. In addition, smallpox pollen may cause allergic reactions to a small number of people, with symptoms such as rash, itching, nausea and vomiting, and should be discontinued in severe cases.
2.Melon: should not be used with aconitum medicinal materials; Those with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold loose stools should use with caution; Use with caution in pregnant women. In addition, for those who are weak or have just recovered from a serious illness, they need to use melon with caution under the guidance of a doctor to avoid affecting digestive function.
To sum up, although smallpox pollen and melon are both Chinese herbal medicines, there are obvious differences in plant **, sexual taste, efficacy, indications and dosage. When using these two Chinese herbal medicines, you should choose the appropriate medicine according to your specific illness and physical condition, and follow the doctor's instructions to use it, and avoid blindly using the medicine or changing the dosage. At the same time, you should pay attention to the physical reaction, and if you have allergies or other uncomfortable symptoms, you should seek medical attention in time.