Can people with cold body constitution drink lemon water?

Sep 01, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
People with cold body constitution can drink small amounts of lemon water, but should pay attention to the method and combination of consumption, avoiding drinking chilled or overly concentrated lemon water directly, in order to prevent worsening of discomfort. In daily life, individuals with cold body constitution should prioritize warm beverages, such as ginger and jujube tea, longan tea, etc. At the same time, they should keep their abdomen warm and engage in mild exercises appropriately, to help improve their constitution and reduce discomfort caused by improper diet.

Generally, people with cold body constitution can drink a small amount of lemon water, but should pay attention to the method of consumption and combination. Avoid drinking chilled or overly concentrated lemon water directly, to prevent aggravation of discomfort. Detailed analysis is as follows:

Lemons themselves are slightly cold in nature and rich in components such as vitamin C and citric acid. Drinking lemon water in moderation can help supplement nutrients and promote digestion. However, individuals with cold body constitution typically have insufficient yang energy and often experience symptoms such as cold hands and feet, sensitivity to cold, and diarrhea. Drinking chilled lemon water or overly concentrated lemon water directly may cause the cold and acidic properties to irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa, leading to discomfort such as abdominal cold pain and diarrhea, and may further intensify the sensation of coldness in the body. When drinking lemon water, it is recommended to brew it with warm water at a temperature between 40–60°C, avoiding the use of cold or icy water.

In daily life, individuals with cold body constitution should prioritize warm beverages such as ginger and red date tea or longan tea. Additionally, attention should be paid to keeping the abdomen warm, and engaging in mild physical exercise to help improve overall constitution, reduce discomfort caused by improper diet, and maintain bodily equilibrium.

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