Pumpkin pulp

Pumpkin pulp

(collection of compendium)

[source] the flesh of Cucurbitaceae pumpkin. See "Pumpkin" for plant morphology.

[function indications] for burns and trauma.

[usage and dosage] external use: tamping.

[prescription selection] ① to treat the fire injury of soup: collect the flesh and seeds of the old pumpkin in Fuyue and put them into the bottle. The longer, the better. In case of soup fire, apply it. (Cihang Living Book)

② To put the gun into the meat: apply the pumpkin pulp. Late harvest pumpkin, soak in brine. (diet of suixiju)

③ Treatment of injured eyeballs: pumpkin pulp tamping injury eyes, continuous application about 12 hours. (Lingnan herbal medicine)

④ Treatment of rat bite: pumpkin pulp, mouse melon, a total of mash dressing wound. (Lingnan herbal medicine)