What are the effects and functions of Trichosanthes kirilowii

Trichosanthes is a relatively traditional medicine in my country. Its main functions include moistening the lungs, resolving phlegm, and it has good effects in treating some diseases such as cough, hemoptysis, constipation, jaundice, etc. We will introduce it in detail below.

1. "Bielu": "It is used to treat chest pain."

2. "Compendium of Materia Medica": "It cures thirst."

3. Cheng Wuji: "Relieves stagnant heat in the chest."

4. "Shang Han Lei Yao": "It treats spleen deficiency, red urine, less urine, and fear."

5. "Pin Hui Jing Yao": "It can dissipate phlegm and disperse carbuncle poison."

6. "Compendium of Materia Medica": "It moistens the lungs and reduces internal heat. It can cure cough, eliminate phlegm, relieve sore throat, and eliminate carbuncle, swelling, and ulcer."

7. "Jiangsu Plant Medicine Records": "Treats edema."

8. Shanxi Traditional Chinese Medicine Annals: "Wash your hands with the melon pulp to treat frostbite."