南瓜传入中国对传统医学的影响

The influence of pumpkin introduced into China on traditional edicine

南瓜在中国的引种和本土化进程对传统医学的影响深远,作为中药材价值颇高。历史上医书对南瓜的记载不单涉及其基本性状和相食相忌,南瓜在中医上的具体应用更是值得大书特书,在历史时期留下了浓墨重彩的一笔。南瓜肉、南瓜藤、南瓜蒂、南瓜花等均有妙用。

Introduction and localization process of pumpkin in China had profound influence on traditional Chinese medicine.As one of the Chinese herbal medicines,it has a great value.Records about pumpkin in Chinese medicine books not only relates to the basic traits,but also expounds its specific medical application.Pumpkin meat,pumpkin vine,pumpkin pedicle,and pumpkin flowers are of magical use.