The Efficacy of Water Chestnut
Disease description:
My gastrointestinal system is not very healthy, and I have a weak digestive capacity with somewhat irregular bowel movements. My family bought me water chestnuts and I would like to ask the doctor: what are the health benefits of water chestnuts?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Water chestnut, also known as Chinese water chestnut or ground chestnut, has a sweet and cold nature and enters the lung and stomach meridians. It has functions including clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting body fluid production to relieve thirst, moistening the lungs and resolving phlegm, and aiding digestion to relieve food stagnation.
1. Moistening the lungs and resolving phlegm: The mucus-like component in water chestnut lubricates the respiratory tract and helps alleviate symptoms such as coughing and excessive phlegm.
2. Clearing heat and detoxifying: With its sweet and cool properties, water chestnut can clear internal heat and detoxify the body, effectively treating symptoms like mouth ulcers and fever-related thirst.
3. Promoting urination and reducing edema: Its diuretic effect helps improve symptoms of edema and swelling.
4. Promoting body fluid production and relieving thirst: High in water content and rich in various vitamins and minerals, water chestnut effectively replenishes bodily fluids and alleviates dry mouth and throat.
5. Nourishing blood and enhancing vital energy: Water chestnut contains abundant vitamin C, vitamin B1, iron, and other nutrients that help nourish the blood, enhance vital energy, and relieve symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, and anemia.
6. Aiding digestion and relieving food stagnation: The dietary fiber in water chestnut helps promote gastrointestinal motility and improves conditions such as indigestion and constipation.
