Xi Gua Cui Yi

Exocarpium Citrulli

Watermelon Rind

Heat-Clearing

About this herb

The outer green rind of the watermelon, used specifically to clear summer-heat.

PinyinXi Gua Cui Yi

Chinese西瓜翠衣

Latin (pharmaceutical)Exocarpium Citrulli

EnglishWatermelon Rind

CategoryHeat-Clearing

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