What are the functions and effects of horse hooves?
Disease description:
I have hypertension. My doctor mentioned that I can consume foods that help lower blood pressure in daily life, such as water chestnuts. I would like to know, what are the health benefits and effects of water chestnuts?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
The functions and benefits of water chestnuts (Trapa natans) mainly include the following:
1. Clearing heat and resolving phlegm: Water chestnuts are cool in nature and help to clear heat and detoxify, thus alleviating symptoms such as coughing and excessive phlegm caused by lung heat.
2. Promoting diuresis and reducing edema: Rich in water and potassium, water chestnuts facilitate the elimination of excess fluid from the body and may help reduce swelling.
3. Promoting salivation and relieving thirst: Sweet and juicy, water chestnuts can moisten the mouth and throat and are suitable for symptoms such as dry mouth and throat or thirst due to heat-related illnesses.
4. Lubricating the intestines and relieving constipation: The dietary fiber in water chestnuts stimulates intestinal peristalsis and helps improve constipation.
5. Enhancing immunity: Water chestnuts contain various vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, which can improve the body's antioxidant capacity and boost immunity.
