The Efficacy and Benefits of Soaking Dried Hawthorn Berries in Water
Disease description:
The recent weather has been too hot, causing loss of appetite. I heard that dried hawthorn berries can help alleviate this condition. I would like to ask the doctor about the effectiveness and benefits of drinking water infused with dried hawthorn berries.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Hawthorn dried fruit steeped in water is a common beverage originating from hawthorn berries. It is rich in various nutrients and offers the following health benefits:
1. **Promotes Digestion and Relieves Food Stagnation**: Hawthorn dried fruit enters the spleen and stomach meridians. Since the spleen governs transformation and transportation, this beverage aids digestion and alleviates food accumulation or stagnation, especially in cases of indigestion or meat overconsumption.
2. **Resolves Blood Stasis and Promotes Circulation**: Hawthorn dried fruit helps resolve blood stasis and improve circulation. It may provide relief for conditions caused by Qi stagnation and blood stasis, such as amenorrhea, postpartum blood stasis, angina pectoris, chest pain, and pain due to hernia.
3. **Strengthens the Spleen and Stimulates Appetite**: With its sour and sweet taste, hawthorn dried fruit benefits the spleen meridian, helping to strengthen the spleen and stimulate appetite. It is suitable for individuals experiencing reduced appetite or poor appetite.
4. **Antioxidant Effects**: Hawthorn dried fruit contains antioxidants such as vitamin C and flavonoids, which help eliminate free radicals in the body, combat oxidative stress, and support overall health.
5. **Relieves Fatigue**: Hawthorn contains caffeine and theophylline, which can help refresh the mind and relieve fatigue.
6. **Improves Cardiac Function**: Active compounds in hawthorn may help dilate the coronary arteries and enhance blood supply to the heart, thereby promoting heart health.
