Vegetable gourds can supplement the body’s nutritional needs and also have the effects of cooling and heat remedy, as well as diuresis and edema reduction.

1. Supplementation of Nutritional Needs: Vegetable gourds are a common member of the Cucurbitaceae family, rich in nutrients, with a high content of trace elements and proteins that can enhance physical resistance and immunity, and also provide the necessary nutrients for the body.

2. Cooling and Heat Remedy: Vegetable gourds can have a cooling and detoxifying effect. If it is very hot during summer, it may cause patients to feel dry mouth or thirst. Eating a moderate amount of vegetable gourds can help cool down the body and relieve heat.

3. Diuresis and Edema Reduction: The vegetable gourds are non-toxic, sweet in taste and neutral in nature, which can also have an edema-reducing effect on liver cirrhosis ascites and nephritis edema.