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Jelly Melon (Kiwano)

Kiwano

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Jelly Melon (Kiwano)

Jelly Melon (Kiwano)

Kiwano

Cucumis metuliferus

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Sign

Cancer

House

4

Element

Water

Modality

Cardinal

Ayurvedic Profile

Dosha Effect

Pacifies Pitta

Rasa / Taste

Sweet, Sour

Virya / Energy

Cooling

Medicinal Actions

Hydrating, antioxidant, Vitamin C

Why This Plant

"A spiny novelty fruit; cooling jade-green jelly."

Cultivation

Direct-sow warm; trellis.

Zone: 6a

Safety

Generally very safe.

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211 E. Dixon Street, Forest, OH 45843 USA

In the village of Forest, Hardin County, Ohio.

Forest Sanctuary is a living lab of WholeFam, under True North Neuro, a registered Ohio nonprofit. There is nothing to buy and no membership — only an open door.

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Anything here about plants as old garden remedies is shared for learning and reflection, not as medical advice.