What are the effects and functions of Trichosanthes kirilowii

Trichosanthes kirilowii is a wild melon, of course, it has been cultivated artificially. Trichosanthes has very good nutritional value. For example, it contains unsaturated fatty acids, protein and vitamins. It also contains a certain amount of zinc, iron and calcium. Some people have found that there are about 16 kinds of trace elements in Trichosanthes. Trichosanthes has certain protective and therapeutic effects on myocardial ischemia. Here we will introduce the specific effects of Trichosanthes.

The fruit is called whole Trichosanthes kirilowii and Trichosanthes kirilowii peel, the seed is called Trichosanthes kirilowii kernel, and the tuber is called Trichosanthes kirilowii. The fruit contains saponins, organic acids, fatty oils, etc. Sweet in taste, cold in nature. It has the effects of moistening the lungs, eliminating phlegm, promoting qi and relieving chest tightness. Treats cough with sticky phlegm and chest tightness and pain. Trichosanthes preparations have a certain effect in treating angina pectoris caused by coronary heart disease. Moistens the lungs, resolves phlegm, disperses stagnation, and moistens the intestines. It is used to treat cough due to phlegm and heat, chest pain, chest congestion, pulmonary tuberculosis with hemoptysis, diabetes, jaundice, constipation, and the initial stage of carbuncle.

Treat coronary heart disease. Use five cents of Trichosanthes kirilowii and four cents of Allium macrostemon daily, make them into tablets, and take them in three doses. 25 cases were treated and observed for 2 to 8 weeks, and 22 cases showed varying degrees of symptom improvement. In 16 cases of electrocardiogram reexamination, 14 cases showed improvement in V5T and 2 cases worsened; of the 12 cases with ST segment depression before taking the medicine, 10 cases improved, 1 case remained unchanged, and 1 case worsened; the average V5T wave amplitude was 0.96 mm before taking the medicine, and the average T wave amplitude increased to 2.7 mm after taking the medicine; the average ST segment decreased by 0.84 mm before taking the medicine, and the average ST segment decreased by 0.27 mm after taking the medicine.

In fact, Trichosanthes has many benefits. For example, it has a relatively good inhibitory effect on HIV, has a therapeutic effect on diabetes, and has an auxiliary therapeutic effect on high cholesterol and hyperlipidemia. Trichosanthes can improve the body's immunity and also beautify and lose weight. In fact, in addition to the fruit of Trichosanthes, its roots, stems and leaves can also be used as medicine.