10 medicinal benefits of rice water

Rice washing water is the water people use to wash rice in daily life. It is very common and can be seen in every household. Usually people like to use rice washing water to water flowers, and some people like to use rice washing water to wash clothes or wash chopping boards. It has many uses in life. In addition, rice washing water also has certain medicinal effects. Do you know? It can treat some adverse symptoms of the human body. I will write down all the ten medicinal effects of rice washing water and share them with you later. After understanding, you can make better use of rice washing water.

10 medicinal benefits of rice water

1. Rice water can clear away heat and reduce internal heat

Rice washing water contains some proteins and vitamins, as well as some trace elements. Especially the rice washing water obtained from the first one or two times of washing rice, the content of trace element potassium is relatively high. At that time, the rice washing water will be weakly acidic with a pH value of about 5.5. Add a small amount of edible salt to such rice washing water and mix it well. It will have many functions such as clearing heat, cooling blood and detoxifying.

2. Rice water can nourish the spleen and stomach

Rice water contains protein, starch and a variety of minerals, which are essential nutrients for the human body. It can not only be used to wash your face, but also can be drunk directly after boiling. The boiled rice water can protect the gastric mucosa, reduce food accumulation and prevent indigestion. In traditional Chinese medicine, people often use rice water to stir-fry Chinese medicine. The stir-fried Chinese medicine will have a better effect on regulating the spleen and stomach.

3. Rice water can whiten your skin

Rice washing water contains rich cereal substances, which are the most needed nutrients for human skin cells. Washing your face with it can have a good whitening effect. However, it is best not to use the water from the first rice washing when washing your face, because the rice washing water at that time is acidic and has certain damage to the skin. The rice washing water obtained from the second and third rice washing is weakly alkaline, and its whitening effect will be better. In addition to these effects, rice washing water can also remove acne, fade spots, and delay skin aging.