Gourd (scientific name: gourd (stand)) is a cucurbitaceae herb, widely distributed in tropical to temperate regions of the world. Hulu likes a warm and sheltered environment; The seedlings are afraid of freezing. The fresh gourd skin is light green and the flesh is white; Soft hair, white flowers in summer and autumn, monoecious; Vines can reach 15 m, fruits can reach 10 cm to 1 m, and the heaviest weight can reach 1 kg.
This product is oblate or oval, with a length of 1.2 ~ 1.8 cm and a width of about 0.6 cm. The surface is light brown or light white and smooth, and there are four dark patterns symmetrically on both sides. The pattern is densely covered with yellowish fluff, one end is truncated or heart-shaped, and the other end is tapered or blunt. The seed cortex is hard and brittle, with cotyledons 2, milky white and rich in oil. Slight breath, slightly sweet taste.