Definition: Snakegourd Seed is the dried ripe seed of Trichosanthes kirilovuii Maxim, or Trichosanthes rosthornii Harms (Fam.Cucurbitaceae).The ripe fruit is picked in autumn and dissected.

• 本品为葫芦科植物栝楼Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim.；或双边栝楼Trichosanthes rosthornii Harms 的干燥成熟种子。