Can winter melon and calabash be eaten together?

May 28, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yu Yongchao
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, wax gourd and calabash can be consumed together, but it is important to maintain moderation when eating them. From a nutritional perspective, wax gourd is rich in vitamin C and minerals such as potassium, and has functions of clearing heat, detoxifying, promoting diuresis, and reducing edema. On the other hand, calabash contains abundant dietary fiber and B-complex vitamins, and helps improve spleen function, aid digestion, moisten the intestines, and relieve constipation.

Generally speaking, wax gourd (winter melon) and calabash can be eaten together, but it is important to consume them in moderation. The detailed explanation is as follows:

Nutritionally, wax gourd is rich in vitamin C and minerals such as potassium, and has functions of clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting diuresis, and reducing edema. Calabash contains abundant dietary fiber and B-complex vitamins, and has effects of strengthening the spleen and aiding digestion, moistening the intestines, and relieving constipation. When consumed together, they not only provide various nutrients necessary for the body but also complement each other, enhancing their overall nutritional value and benefiting health.

However, since both wax gourd and calabash are cold-natured vegetables, excessive consumption may worsen symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. Therefore, it is advisable to consume them in moderation or pair them with some warm-natured foods to neutralize their cold properties.

In daily diet, it is important to maintain balance and variety, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits to ensure adequate nutrient intake. At the same time, attention should be paid to rest and moderate physical activity, which helps improve physical fitness and maintain overall health.