The efficacy and function of drinking gardenia fruit soaked in water

Gardenia is the fruit of the Rubiaceae plant Gardenia, and is also a traditional Chinese medicine. It is often used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat damp-heat jaundice, sprains, coughs, constipation and other symptoms. On weekdays, people often use gardenia to make tea. So, what are the functions and effects of gardenia tea? Let's talk about it today.

The efficacy and function of drinking gardenia fruit soaked in water

1. Clear away heat and relieve restlessness

Taking gardenia tea can clear away heat and relieve restlessness, and has a good effect on many febrile diseases, especially for some fever, chest tightness and restlessness.

2. Expectorant and cough relieving

Gardenia can effectively inhibit bacterial growth, release phlegm and clear the airway, and can resolve phlegm and relieve cough. It is the best remedy for people with cough caused by heat and phlegm. Therefore, gardenia tea can effectively resolve phlegm and relieve cough.

3. Relax the intestines and promote bowel movements

Gardenia contains cellulose, which can promote colon peristalsis and prevent the onset of hemorrhoids and the occurrence of rectal cancer. Therefore, drinking gardenia tea regularly can relax the intestines and promote bowel movements.

4. Treatment of damp-heat jaundice

Gardenia tea can also clear the lower part of the body. It is very effective for treating diseases caused by damp-heat in the liver and gallbladder. In addition, drinking gardenia tea can also treat damp-heat jaundice, which is caused by damp-heat in the body and causes short and red urine. It is recommended to drink gardenia tea directly at this time.