Watermelon rind can be used medicinally, generally through the decoction of the soup taken internally or fresh melon rind scraping juice to be taken in the way of clearing heat, in order to achieve the purpose of lowering the fire, but the specific use of the doctor’s advice should be followed.
The medicinal source of watermelon rind is the dried outer rind of watermelon, Cucurbitaceae, sweet, light, cool. Its efficacy is to eliminate summer heat and diuretic. It can be used in the treatment of summer heat and thirst, dysuria (irregular urination), edema and other conditions.
Generally speaking, watermelon rind can be decocted and taken internally or freshly scraped and taken, which is conducive to clearing heat and relieving summer heat and facilitating fire reduction. However, it is generally not used as a single herb to treat diseases, therefore, it is recommended to use Chinese herbs in combination under the guidance of a doctor’s diagnosis, do not blindly use Chinese herbs on your own, so as to avoid inappropriate use of medication.