Changxing Winter Melon Seeds

Changxing Winter Melon Seeds

Changxing Winter Melon Seeds are a protected geographical indication product.

Changxing Winter Melon Seeds are a protected geographical indication certification trademark.

　　The Changxing winter melon, scientifically known as Trichosanthes kirilowii, is a perennial herbaceous vine plant of the Cucurbitaceae family, primarily produced in Changxing County, Zhejiang Province. It grows in valley forests and slope shrubs at altitudes of 100–1800 meters with a mild climate, and is both edible and medicinal. Its roots, seeds, and peel are all important traditional Chinese medicinal materials.

　　　Changxing winter melon seeds are rich in nutritional components, containing abundant amounts of protein, fat, fiber, trace elements, as well as alkaloids, flavonoids, lactones, and organic compounds.

　　According to traditional Chinese medicine literature such as "Compendium of Materia Medica," "Chinese Materia Medica Dictionary," "Chinese Medical Encyclopedia," and "Pharmacopoeia of China," the peel, seeds, and roots can all be used medicinally, offering benefits such as moistening the lungs and resolving phlegm, reducing fire and suppressing cough, relieving chest congestion and dispersing nodules, reducing swelling and detoxifying, and lubricating the intestines for bowel movement.

　　Changxing winter melon has stomach-strengthening, lung-moistening, phlegm-resolving, nodule-dispersing, and intestine-lubricating effects. It is mainly used to treat symptoms such as phlegm-heat cough, lung-phlegm cough with blood, chest tightness, diarrhea, and constipation. Winter melon seeds also have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. The "New Compilation of Anti-Cancer Methods" published by Shanghai Scientific and Technical Literature Publishing House states that it shows significant efficacy against lung cancer, gastric cancer, and insulin-positive breast cancer.

　　The protected geographical indication area for Changxing Winter Melon Seeds covers the entire administrative region of Changxing County, Zhejiang Province.