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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