Effects and Benefits of Watermelon Rind

Aug 11, 2020 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Summer is indeed extremely hot, making heatstroke very common. I recently heard from someone that watermelon rind can be used to relieve summer heat. I’d like to ask the doctor: What are the functions and therapeutic effects of watermelon rind?

Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Tan Bo
Hello, Watermelon rind offers several health benefits and therapeutic effects: - **Strengthens the Spleen and Relieves Summer Heat**: Especially during summer, when spleen and stomach function tends to weaken. - **Promotes Urination and Reduces Edema**: Watermelon rind naturally possesses diuretic properties. - **Enhances Skin Health and Beauty**: It contains citrulline, alanine, glutamic acid, arginine, malic acid, and other beneficial compounds. - **Alleviates Fatigue**: Its rich potassium content helps combat tiredness. We hope this information is helpful to you. Wishing you a happy and healthy life!