Winter melon (white gourd, ash gourd, fuzzy melon) can be used for skin ulcers, acne, carbuncles, skin whitening, facial dark spots, burns and mouth sores.
According to ancient Chinese medical books, Winter melon has cooling properties. It cleanses heat, reduces inflammation, thus can be used to help treat infections, ulcers and sores on the skin, such as acne and carbuncles, and relieve burns. Winter melon also can be used to whiten and soften skin, and lighten facial dark spots.
To help treat skin inflammation, you can boil 500-1000g winter melon, eat it twice a day to cleanse internal heat, and apply a piece of fresh winter melon to the affected area to relieve the symptoms.
For skin care and facial care, you can:
– Eat winter melon soup.
– Extract the juice of fresh winter melon, and apply the juice to the skin (bath or wash the face). Or use a piece of fresh winter melon to rub the skin.
For more information about natural remedies for skin care, go to Natural Remedies Center: http://www.naturalremediescenter.com/treat/skin-care/
