The advantages of eating wax gourd are: 1. Prevention of hypertension. Wax gourd contains high potassium and low sodium, which can effectively prevent hypertension; Second, lose weight, because wax gourd does not contain fat, its sodium content is extremely low, and it has the effect of diuresis and dampness, thus achieving the effect of losing weight and slimming; Third, clearing heat and relieving summer heat, because wax gourd is a cold food, the nutrients in wax gourd are easier to absorb, which can achieve the effect of clearing heat and relieving summer heat; Fourth, kidney protection and diuresis, melon can promote human urination and increase the amount of urination.