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Winter Melon Quick Facts

Name
Winter Melon (冬瓜, Dōng Guā)
Thermal Nature
Cool
Flavor
Sweet, Bland
Organ Affinity
Lung, Large Intestine, Bladder
Best Season
Summer
Good For
phlegm dampness, damp heat

Winter Melon

Cool

冬瓜 (Dōng Guā)

Vegetable

Flavor (味)

SweetBland

Organ Affinity (归经)

LungLarge IntestineBladder

Benefits

  • ✓ Promotes urination
  • ✓ Drains dampness
  • ✓ Clears heat
  • ✓ Reduces swelling

Good For

phlegm dampnessdamp heat

Avoid If

yang deficiency

Best Season

Summer