Xi Gua

Fructus Citrulli

Watermelon

Heat-Clearing

About this herb

The familiar summer fruit, used to clear heat and promote urination.

PinyinXi Gua

Chinese西瓜

Latin (pharmaceutical)Fructus Citrulli

EnglishWatermelon

CategoryHeat-Clearing

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