Chieh-qua 节瓜 （ jié guā ）
Classification: gourd family, wax gourd genus
Calories: 12kcal/100g
Nutritional Value: Clearing heat、Relieving summer heat、 Detoxifying、Beauty and weight loss
Not Suitable for: Liver disease、Stomach disease、 Deficiency and cold constitution、Allergic constitution
Introduction: The petiole of the chieh-qua is sturdy, and the leaves are kidney-shaped and nearly round.The surface is dark green, slightly rough, with sparse soft hairs, which gradually fall off as it ages and become nearly hairless.The back is rough, grayish white, and has thick hairs.As a edible vegetable, the chieh-qua can be used as a dish, either young or old, and can also be used in soup as a refreshing tea.In terms of nutritional value, chieh-qua contains carbohydrates, protein, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, riboflavin, fructose, carotene, as well as minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, and iron, which are nutritious.Traditional Chinese medicine also believes that chieh-qua is neither cold nor hot, and is very healthy compared to the coldness of winter melon.When buying chieh-qua, choose the ones with more hairs on the body and a shiny appearance, which are fresh.