The efficacy and effects of drinking water infused with Bidens pilosa roots.

Jul 03, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have hypertension and sometimes experience dizziness and discomfort. My doctor suggested using Bidens pilosa (Spanish needle) steeped in water for consumption. I would like to ask, what are the benefits and effects of drinking water infused with Bidens pilosa roots?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Drinking water infused with Bidens pilosa root offers various health benefits and functions, mainly including: 1. Clearing Heat and Detoxifying: Bidens pilosa root has a cold and cool nature, which helps eliminate excessive internal heat and toxins, relieving symptoms such as sore throat and red, swollen eyes caused by heat toxicity. 2. Dispersing Blood Stasis and Reducing Swelling: This herb promotes blood circulation and effectively alleviates local bruising and swelling following injuries, offering certain therapeutic effects for bruises and sprains. 3. Promoting Blood Circulation and Removing Blood Stasis: Bidens pilosa root helps improve pain and other symptoms caused by poor blood circulation and provides adjunctive treatment for various diseases caused by blood stasis. 4. Promoting Diuresis and Relieving Dysuria: Drinking water infused with Bidens pilosa root can enhance water metabolism in the body, aiding in the removal of excess salts and waste products, and offering certain benefits in treating edema and urinary tract infections. 5. Expelling Wind and Removing Dampness: Entering the liver meridian, Bidens pilosa root has certain effects of dispelling wind and eliminating dampness and is suitable for treating conditions such as rheumatic pain and stiffness. Although drinking Bidens pilosa root water offers multiple benefits, it is not suitable for everyone. Pregnant and lactating women should use it with caution. Before use, it is best to consult a physician or pharmacist and strictly follow their instructions to avoid adverse reactions.