Guarang, also known as Yulou, is a common Chinese herbal medicine with a long history and wide range of applications. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, melon is believed to have the effects of clearing heat and dissolving phlegm, widening the chest and dispersing knots, moistening the dry and smooth intestines, etc., and is often used for cough, phlegm, chest tightness, constipation and other symptoms. Below, let's take a deeper look at the various aspects of melon.
1. Botanical characteristics of melon.
Melon is a plant of the Cucurbitaceae family, a perennial herbaceous climbing plant. Its roots are thick, the stems are multi-branched, and they usually take root on nodes. The leaves are alternate, heart-shaped or broadly ovate, smooth or hairy on the surface, often lobed or deeply heart-shaped at the base. The flowering period of melon is in summer, yellow, and fragrant. The fruit is oval or spherical in shape and orange-yellow or red when ripe.
Second, the medicinal value of melon.
1.Clear heat and dissolve phlegm: melon is cold, sweet in taste, can clear heat and dissolve phlegm, and has a good effect on symptoms such as lung fever cough and thick phlegm. It is often used in combination with fritillary, almond and other drugs to enhance the curative effect.
2.Wide chest and loose knots: melon can soothe chest and diaphragm stagnation and relieve chest tightness and discomfort. It has a certain improvement effect on symptoms such as chest paralysis, heartache, palpitations, and insomnia.
3.Moisturizing and slippery intestines: melon is rich in oil, which can moisten the dry and smooth intestines, and is suitable for symptoms such as constipation and intestinal dryness.
4.Other effects: In addition to the above main effects, modern medical research has also found that melon has certain antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and other effects.
3. Usage and dosage of melon.
Melon can be taken internally in decoction, or used in pills, powders or externally. When decoction is taken internally, the usual amount is 10-15 grams, and if it is into pills and powder, it is based on the dosage of compatibility. It should be noted that melons are cold and should not be used in excess, so as not to cause adverse reactions such as diarrhea. In addition, pregnant women and those with spleen and stomach deficiency should use with caution.
Fourth, the compatibility application of melon.
1.Compatibility of melon and fritillary: Fritillary has the effect of clearing the lungs and dissolving phlegm and relieving cough, and is compatible with melon, which can enhance the best effect on cough and phlegm.
2.Compatibility of melon and almonds: Almonds have the effect of moistening the lungs and relieving cough, and are compatible with melon, which has a good effect on symptoms such as lung fever cough and phlegm.
3.Compatibility of melon and coptis: Coptis chinensis has the effect of clearing heat and dampness, and when used in combination with melon, it can be used with symptoms such as chest and diaphragm depression and mouth and tongue sores.
4.Compatibility of melon and peach kernel: Peach kernel has the effect of invigorating blood and removing blood stasis, and is compatible with melon, which can be used for chest paralysis, heartache, palpitations, insomnia and other symptoms.
5. Precautions and contraindications.
1.Pregnant women should use with caution: Because melon has a slippery effect, pregnant women need to be especially cautious when using it to avoid affecting the fetus.
2.Spleen and stomach deficiency and cold should be used with caution: melon is cold, and the use of people with spleen and stomach deficiency may aggravate the condition, so it is recommended to use it with caution.
3.Do not use excessively: Excessive use of melon may cause adverse reactions such as diarrhea, and it is recommended to use it in moderation according to the doctor's instructions.
4.People who are allergic to melon should be prohibited: People who are allergic to melon should be prohibited from melon and its related preparations.
Sixth, the purchase and preservation of melon.
When buying melons, you should choose fruits with smooth surface, orange yellow color, and full texture. Fresh melons can be stored in a cool and ventilated place, if it is sun-dried, it should be stored in a dry place, and pay attention to moisture and insects.
In short, as a Chinese herbal medicine with a long history and wide application, melon has been widely recognized for its effects of clearing heat and dissolving phlegm, widening the chest and dispersing knots, moistening the dry and smooth intestines. However, we still need to pay attention to issues such as dosage and compatibility contraindications when using melon. Proper use of melon in daily life can exert its medicinal effects.