The Efficacy and Benefits of Hawthorn Candy Water
Disease description:
There is a hawthorn tree in my backyard, and every year there are many hawthorns. I often make hawthorn candy water to drink, and I feel it has some beneficial effects. Therefore, I would like to know, what are the health benefits and effects of hawthorn candy water?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Main Benefits and Effects of Hawthorn Candy Water:
1. Promotes Digestion: Hawthorn contains abundant organic acids, such as malic acid and citric acid, which can stimulate gastric juice secretion, increase the activity of pepsin, and aid digestion, especially suitable after consuming excessive greasy foods.
2. Lowers Blood Lipids and Blood Pressure: The flavonoids and triterpenic acid components in hawthorn help reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, providing certain auxiliary benefits for preventing cardiovascular diseases.
3. Improves Poor Appetite: For individuals with weak spleen and stomach function and poor appetite, moderate consumption of hawthorn candy water can stimulate the appetite, strengthen the spleen, and improve food intake.
4. Relieves Fatigue: Various vitamins and minerals in hawthorn, such as vitamin C, calcium, and phosphorus, can replenish essential nutrients and alleviate feelings of fatigue.
5. Beautifies and Nourishes the Skin: The antioxidant components in hawthorn help eliminate free radicals, delay skin aging, and maintain healthy skin.
Diabetic patients should consume it cautiously to avoid elevated blood sugar levels. Additionally, excessive consumption may cause gastrointestinal discomfort, so it should be taken in moderation.
