Muskmelon Base

The pedicel contains elaterin.

Effect on the gastrointestinal tract: Experimental animals given melon elaterin orally show vomiting and diarrhea, but no reaction when given subcutaneously or intravenously. Thus, after stimulating gastric sensory nerves, elaterin reflexively excites the vomiting center causing the above symptoms. It is also said the muskmelon root can be used as an emetic or diuretic.

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