Watermelon
Citrullus Vulgaris
Xi Gua

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; cold

Part(s) used

Fruit

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and resolve summerheat, resolve summerheat and engender liquid, disinhibit urine.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Summerheat-heat vexation and thirst, exuberant heat fluid damage, inhibited urination, throat impediment, mouth sore.