The efficacy and function of water chestnut

The appearance of water chestnut is dark red, and the flesh is white. It can be eaten fresh or cooked. It has a crisp and tender taste, rich nutrition, and excellent health-preserving effects. It is known as the "Jiangnan Ginseng" among the people. So what are the effects of water chestnut? What are its functions? I will share with you in a while.

1. Diuretic and blood pressure lowering

The main effect of water chestnut is diuresis and blood pressure reduction. Usually, the water chestnut pulp is taken out and boiled with water before consumption. It can promote diuresis and relieve the symptoms of human urination pain and urinary tract infection. In addition, water chestnut can also lower blood pressure. If you need it, you can drink it with pear, fresh lotus root, reed root and other ingredients.

2. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory

Normally there are some bacteria and viruses in people's bodies. If they are not removed in time, various diseases will occur in the body. Water chestnut contains a natural antibacterial ingredient, which has a significant inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Clostridium difficile. When people have gastroenteritis, eating water chestnut in time can quickly subside the inflammation.

3. Quench thirst and reduce fever

The water content of water chestnut is high, it can produce body fluids and quench thirst, and it has a good effect on relieving human irritability, thirst, and low-grade fever. In addition, water chestnut is a cold food, it can clear away heat and reduce inflammation, reduce fever, and supplement a variety of nutrients for the human body. Eating it regularly can not only prevent colds, but also quickly improve the fever symptoms that occur after a cold.

4. Prevent epidemics

Water chestnuts are rich in nutrients and can improve the body's disease resistance, especially in the spring when epidemic diseases are prevalent. Eating more water chestnuts can effectively prevent the occurrence of these diseases. In addition, water chestnuts contain some natural anti-cancer ingredients, which can be used as an auxiliary treatment for high-incidence cancers such as lung cancer, gastric cancer, and esophageal cancer.