Root and leaf of watermelon

Root and leaf of watermelon

(materia medica of Southern Yunnan)

[source] the root and leaf of Cucurbitaceae watermelon. For plant morphology, please refer to "watermelon".

[collection] in summer and autumn.

[function indications] for diarrhea and dysentery.

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, 2-3 Liang.