The Functions and Benefits of Rice Washing Water
Apr 22, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Lei
Introduction
The functions and benefits of rice-washing water mainly include clearing heat, improving skin tone, and nourishing hair. Rice is sweet in taste and neutral in property, capable of nourishing yin, moistening the lungs, enhancing metabolism, and alleviating internal heat. Being weakly acidic, it contains nutrients such as B vitamins, rice glutelin, and globulin, which can regulate sebaceous gland secretion around hair follicles and brighten skin complexion. Washing hair with rice-washing water helps cleanse dirt while providing essential nourishment to the hair.
Rice washing water has various effects and benefits, primarily including heat-clearing, improving skin tone, and nourishing hair. The specific analysis is as follows:
1. Heat-clearing
Rice is sweet in taste and neutral in property, capable of nourishing yin, moistening the lungs, enhancing metabolism, promoting heat dissipation, and relieving discomfort caused by excessive internal heat, such as dry mouth and sore throat.
2. Improving skin tone
Being mildly acidic, rice washing water contains nutrients such as B vitamins, rice glutelin, and globulin. It helps remove oily dirt, regulates sebaceous gland secretion, reduces follicular blockage, and brightens the complexion.
3. Nourishing hair
It is rich in vitamins and has low irritability. Washing hair with rice water effectively cleanses while providing essential nutrients to the hair. Regular use can make hair dark, shiny, and smooth.
In addition, rice washing water may also benefit the spleen and stomach. However, its effects are generally limited when used occasionally or alone. If pathological symptoms have already developed, it is recommended to seek timely medical diagnosis and treatment.
