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Citrullus, Watermelon Seed

Maghz e Tukhm e Tarbuz (Unani)
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New Kreuterbuch, Matthiolus, 1563

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Krauterbuch, Lonitzer, 1578
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Fuchs, L., New Kreüterbuch, (1543)

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Decorticated Water Melon seed as used in Unani
(Calcutta Unani College, Adam, 2019)

Botanical name:
Citrullus vulgaris, C. lanatus

Parts used:
Seed kernel

Temperature & Taste:
Cool, moist. Sweet

Classifications:
TCM: B. Clear Strong Heat or Fire

Uses:
1. One of the 4 Greater Cold seeds:

-Clears Heat, Benefits Yin:
-clears Heat of the Blood and Choler (Bile).
-used in Yin tonic formulas

2. Clears Heat and Damp, Promotes Urine:
-Diuretic, opening, allays sharpness, cleanses the Kidneys and Bladder
-hot, sharp and burning Urine



Main Combinations:
1. Used with the other Cold Seeds: Cucumber, Melon and Pumpkin (or sometimes Gourd)

Cautions:
1. Cooling, not suitable for Cold and Weak digestion.

Main Preparations used:

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