Old melon lady’s mantle, also known as dizi gua (地梢瓜), can be used medicinally, and its side effects and contraindications have not yet been clarified.
As a medicinal herb, it is sweet in flavor and has the effects of clearing deficiency fire, benefiting qi, generating body fluid, and lowering breast milk. The main treatment of deficiency fire inflammation, sore throat, qi and yin insufficiency, fatigue (lack of spirit), forgetfulness, false annoyance (caused by the body’s heat), thirst, dizziness and insomnia, post-partum body weakness, breast milk and other diseases. At present, there is no authoritative study to clarify its side effects and contraindications for use.
It should be noted that, if you are not feeling well, please consult a doctor in time. In order to ensure the safety and rational use of medication, it is recommended to choose and use Chinese herbs under the guidance of a professional doctor, do not blindly choose and use Chinese herbs on your own, in order to prevent improper use of medication and bring harm to the body.