Can Lily Seed Soup with Lotus Seeds Promote Salivation and Relieve Thirst?
Jul 22, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yu Yongchao
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, lily seed soup can help relieve thirst and promote saliva production, but it should be consumed in moderation. Its effect in promoting saliva and relieving thirst mainly targets mild symptoms of thirst. If severe thirst persists along with symptoms such as excessive drinking, frequent urination, or weight loss, it may indicate an underlying medical condition, and prompt medical attention is advised. Additionally, lilies are slightly cold in nature; therefore, individuals with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold or those prone to diarrhea should avoid excessive consumption.
一般情况下，百合莲子羹是能生津止渴的，但要注意适量食用。具体分析如下：
百合味甘，性微寒，归肺、心经，具有养阴润肺、清心安神的功效，其养阴的特性有助于补充体内阴液，缓解因阴虚导致的口干舌燥；莲子味甘、涩，性平，归脾、肾、心经，能补脾益肾、养心安神，且其含有的水分和营养成分能为身体补充津液。二者搭配制成羹后，质地温润，容易消化吸收，食用时能直接为身体补充水分，同时通过滋养阴液、调理身体内部的津液平衡，改善口渴Symptoms。对因天气干燥、体内阴虚或轻度上火引起的口干、口渴，适量食用百合莲子羹可以起到不错的缓解作用，让人感觉口腔和身体都变得滋润。
百合莲子羹的生津止渴作用主要针对轻微的口渴Symptoms，若口渴严重且伴随多饮、多尿、体重下降等Symptoms，可能是Disease引起，需及时就医。另外，百合性微寒，脾胃虚寒、容易腹泻的人不宜过量食用，以免加重肠胃不适；同时，制作百合莲子羹时若添加过多糖分，可能会让人越吃越渴，Recommendation少糖或无糖制作。此外，食用时要控制量，避免因过量食用增加肠胃负担。
