Winter melon belongs to the same source of medicine and food, has the effect of diuresis and elimination of phlegm, clearing heat and removing toxins, and can be used to remove edema. Winter melon, sweet and light in flavor, cool in nature; belongs to the lung, large and small intestines, bladder meridian. Clinically, it is mainly used for the treatment of edema, fullness, gonorrhea (increased urination, drenching and pain), foot odor, coughing, summer heat, thirst, and can also be used to quench fish poisoning, wine poisoning, and so on. Winter melon is cold in nature, so people with cold spleen and stomach should not consume it in excess to avoid aggravating their condition. The adverse effects of winter melon are not clear. It should be noted that a single drug can not replace the Chinese herbal prescription to cure the disease, if there are related symptoms, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time, do not self-medication.