*The fruit of the plant, also referred to in Mandarin as guālóu (Chinese: 瓜蔞), is said to clear heat and transform phlegm-heat, unbind the chest, reduces abscesses and dissipate nodules.[4] Both forms should be considered safe only for use with professional guidance by someone trained in their use, though this may be an unnecessary extrapolation from the toxicity of purified trichosanthin.
* This plant can be used to possibly dissolve the protein coat on the RNA of the AIDS virus.
==Common name==
* '''English''' - Chinese cucumber
* '''Hindi''' - ककुर
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