（一）上主治小腹水鼓胀。〔卷〕
（二）又，利小便，止消渴。〔卷〕
（三）又，其子∶主益气耐老，除心胸气满，消痰止烦。〔卷·嘉·证〕
（四）又，冬瓜子七升，（以）绢袋盛（之），投三沸汤中，须臾（出），曝干，又内汤
中，如此三度乃止。曝干。与清苦酒浸之一宿，曝干为末，服之方寸匕，日二服，令人肥悦。
〔卷·嘉·证〕
（五）又，明目，延年不老。〔卷·嘉〕
（六）案经∶压丹石，去头面热风。〔卷·心 ·嘉〕
（七）又，热发者服之食。患冷人勿食之，令人益瘦。〔卷·嘉〕
（八）取冬瓜一颗，和桐叶与猪食之。一冬更不食诸物，（自然不饥），其猪肥长三、四
倍矣。〔卷·证〕
（九）又，煮食之，能炼五脏精细。欲得肥者，勿食之，为下气。欲瘦小轻健者，食之
甚健人。〔卷·证〕
（十）又，冬瓜人三（五）升，退去皮壳，（捣）为丸。空腹及食后各服廿丸，令人面
滑静如
玉。可入面脂中用。〔卷·嘉〕
孟诜说∶肺热消渴，取濮瓜去皮，每食后嚼吃三二两，五七度良。〔证〕
（一）上止渴，（益气），除烦热。多食令人阴下痒湿，生疮。〔卷·证〕
（二）又，发瘅黄，动宿冷病，患症瘕人不可食瓜。（若食之饱胀，入水自消。）〔卷·
心·证〕
（三）其瓜蒂∶主治身面四肢浮肿，杀蛊，去鼻中息肉，阴瘅黄及急黄。〔卷·证〕
（四）又，生瓜叶∶捣取汁，治人头不生毛发者，涂之即生。〔卷·证〕
（五）案经∶多食令人羸 虚弱，脚手少力。其子热，补中焦，宜人。其肉止渴，利小
便，通三焦间拥塞气。〔卷·证〕
（六）又方，瓜蒂七枚，丁香七枚，（小豆七粒），捣为末，吹（黑豆许于）鼻中，少时
治痈气，黄汁即出，瘥。〔卷·证〕
（七）又，补中打损折，碾末酒服去瘀血，治小儿疳。《龙鱼河图》云∶瓜有两鼻者杀
人。沉水者杀人。食多饱胀，可食盐，化成水。〔证〕
（甜瓜）
（八）寒，有毒。止渴，除烦热，多食令人阴下湿痒，生疮。动宿冷病，发虚热，破腹。
又，令人 弱，脚手无力。少食即止渴，利小便，通三焦间拥塞气。兼主口鼻疮。〔嘉补〕
（九）叶∶治人无发，捣汁涂之即生。〔嘉补〕
(1) Mainly treats abdominal distension and swelling caused by water retention in the lower abdomen. [Volume]
(2) Furthermore, it promotes urination and relieves Xiao Ke (wasting-thirst syndrome). [Volume]
(3) Additionally, its seeds: treat Qi deficiency and promote longevity, relieve chest and heart fullness, resolve phlegm, and stop irritability. [Volume · Jia · Zheng]
(4) Furthermore, take seven sheng of Benincasa hispida seed (Dongguazi), place them in a silk bag, immerse them in boiling water for a moment, then remove and dry them in the sun. Repeat this process three times. After drying, soak them in clear sour wine for one night, dry again, and grind into powder. Take one fangcun bi (a square-inch measure) each time, twice daily, to make the body plump and pleasant. [Volume · Jia · Zheng]
(5) Furthermore, it brightens the eyes, prolongs life, and prevents aging. [Volume · Jia]
(6) According to medical classics: it suppresses the toxicity of Dan Shi (mineral pills) and removes wind-heat from the head and face. [Volume · Xin · Jia]
(7) Furthermore, those with internal heat should consume it. Those suffering from cold syndromes should avoid it, as it may cause further emaciation. [Volume · Jia]
(8) Take one winter melon and feed it to pigs along with Firmiana simplex leaves. If no other food is given throughout the winter, the pigs will naturally not feel hungry and will grow three to four times fatter and longer. [Volume · Zheng]
(9) Furthermore, cooking and eating it can refine the essence of the Five Viscera. Those who wish to gain weight should avoid it, as it descends Qi. Those who desire a slender, light, and robust physique will find it very beneficial for health. [Volume · Zheng]
(10) Furthermore, take three (or five) sheng of winter melon flesh, peel and deseed it, crush it, and form pills. Take twenty pills on an empty stomach and after meals; this makes the face smooth and pure like jade. It can also be added to facial cosmetics. [Volume · Jia]
Meng Shen said: For Xiao Ke (wasting-thirst syndrome) caused by Lung heat, take Pugu (Luffa fruit), peel it, and chew two or three liang after each meal. Doing this five or seven times is effective. [Zheng]
(1) The aforementioned effects stop thirst, (tonify Qi), and relieve irritability and heat. Excessive consumption causes itching and dampness in the genital area and leads to sores. [Volume · Zheng]
(2) Furthermore, it may induce Dan Huang (jaundice) and aggravate chronic cold conditions. Patients with Zheng Jia (masses and accumulations) should not eat melons. (If bloating occurs after eating, entering water will dissolve the stagnation.) [Volume · Xin · Zheng]
(3) Its peduncle (Gua Di): mainly treats edema of the body, face, and limbs; kills Gu poison (parasitic toxins); removes nasal polyps; and treats Yin Dan Huang (genital jaundice) and Ji Huang (acute jaundice). [Volume · Zheng]
(4) Furthermore, fresh melon leaves: crush to extract juice and apply to the scalp to stimulate hair growth where hair is absent. [Volume · Zheng]
(5) According to medical classics: excessive consumption causes emaciation and weakness, with lack of strength in hands and feet. The seeds are hot in nature, tonify the Middle Jiao, and are suitable for consumption. The flesh stops thirst, promotes urination, and unblocks stagnant Qi in the Three Jiao. [Volume · Zheng]
(6) Another prescription: take seven Gua Di (melon peduncles), seven Ding Xiang (Clove buds), and seven Chi Xiao Dou (Adzuki beans), grind into powder, and insufflate into the nose (in amounts the size of black beans). This treats Yong Qi (abscess qi) shortly thereafter, and yellow pus will discharge, leading to recovery. [Volume · Zheng]
(7) Furthermore, it tonifies the Middle Jiao and treats traumatic injuries; when ground into powder and taken with wine, it resolves blood stasis and treats Xiao Er Gan Ji (pediatric malnutrition/Gan syndrome). The *Long Yu He Tu* states: Melons with two nostrils kill people. Melons that sink in water kill people. If overeating causes bloating, consuming salt can transform the stagnation into liquid. [Zheng]
(Sweet Melon)
(8) Cold in nature, toxic. Stops thirst, relieves irritability and heat. Excessive consumption causes dampness and itching in the genital area and leads to sores. It aggravates chronic cold conditions, triggers deficient heat, and damages the abdomen. Furthermore, it causes physical weakness and lack of strength in hands and feet. Small amounts stop thirst, promote urination, and unblock stagnant Qi in the Three Jiao. It also treats sores in the mouth and nose. [Jia Supplement]
(9) Leaves: Treat alopecia; crush to extract juice and apply to stimulate hair growth. [Jia Supplement]