The melon contains:
· sugar 13 %, 
· vitamins C and РР, 
· dietary fiber, 
· folic acid, 
· mineral salts.
The melon has easy laxative action and, possessing cleaning reaction, can serve as medical means at: 
- Constipation, 
- Hemorrhoids, 
- Atherosclerosis, 
- Anemia,
- Illnesses of blood system, 
- Illnesses of kidneys, 
- Illnesses of a liver, 
- Illnesses cardiovascular systems.
  Broth of pulp of a melon deletes pigmentary stains, freckles and acne on the face.