Winter Melon
Chinese Name: 冬瓜
Thermal Nature: Cold (slight)
Flavor: Sweet
Organ Meridian: Lung, large intestine, small intestine, bladder
Properties: Promotes urination, cools body, dissolves phlegm, helps with detoxification
Best Use For: Relieving water retention, dissolving phlegm, excellent for cooling summer heat in the body, removing poison caused by consumption of fish or wine
Serving Per Day For One Person: 60 to 120g
Dietary Caution: People with loose stools should limit consumption of winter melon
Suitable For: Balanced body constitution, Dampness and heat body constitution, Phlegm and dampness body constitution