Melon flower

Melon flower

(Ben Cao Tu Jing)

[source] it is the flower of Cucurbitaceae muskmelon.

[collection] from June to July, the plants were harvested at flowering.

[functions and indications] 1. Bielu: "it is the master of heartache and cough.". "

② "South Yunnan Materia Medica": "Fu Chuang San Du. "

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, 1-3 yuan. External use: tamping.