Winter melon is a diuretic food, therefore, the effect of winter melon boiling water is diuretic, no other special effects. Clinically, winter melon skin is often used as medicine, winter melon skin has the effect of diuretic and decongestant (diuresis, eliminating edema), clearing heat and relieving heatstroke. Winter melon skin, sweet taste, cool nature; to the spleen, small intestine meridian. It has the effect of inducing diuresis to eliminate edema, clearing heat and relieving heatstroke. Clinically, it is mainly used for treating edema and distension, dysuria (unsmooth urination), summer-heat thirst, and short and red urination (small amount of urination with dark yellow color). The effective dosage of the drug boiled water is limited, usually can not achieve the therapeutic effect, if you want to achieve the desired results, it is recommended to carry out regular treatment under the guidance of a doctor. If there is any discomfort after drinking boiled water with winter melon, it is recommended to stop using it and seek medical attention promptly.