Canteloupe
| Canteloupe in TCM:Explore the properties of Canteloupe according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: cold
Channels: LU, HT, UB
Flavors: sweet
Special Properties:
clears heat, resolves summer heat
In terms of TCM, canteloupe is often categorized together with other melons such as honey dew melon, and simply referred to as 'melon'. However, the Tao of Nutrition by Maoshing Ni [22] regards canteloupe as have the ability to clear heat, quench thirst, relieve summer heat, and facilitate urination. [22]
Canteloupe may be especially appropriate for the late stage of summer, since it helps to resolve summer heat [1].
Canteloupe is contra-indicated in cold conditions, weak stomach, diarrhea, ulcers, and for history of vomiting blood. To induce vomiting take dried ground canteloupe seeds in warm water.
Canteloupe may also be helpful for lung abscess and to alleviate irritability due to summer heat [22].
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