Winter Melon
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(Pronounce in Mandarin Pinyin: Dong Gua)
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| The light green skin is covered with waxy
coating and will form a white powder when
ripe. The vine of this cold tolerant variety
will spread. The waxy layer that forms over
the ripe fruit protects the melon and allows
for long storage periods. Occasionally, it
is used to make fruit drink or sweet tonic
which has a very distinctive taste. |
| Nature: Cold |
| Channel of Meridians:
Slpeen and Stomach |
| Benefits: Winter
melon is a good source of Vitamin B1, B2 and
vitamin C, rich in beta carotene, calcium
and so on. Helps clear the heat and toxin,
promotes urination, reduce water retention,
expels phlegm, stop cough, improves metabolism,
reduce fats and etc. |
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| Winter Melon Seeds |
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(Pronounce in Mandarin Pinyin: Dong Gua
Ren)  |
| The seeds of winter melon. |
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