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The Benefits of Drinking Lu Yuan and Hawthorn Soaked in Water

Jan 09, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Longan and hawthorn are rich in glucose, sucrose, proteins, various vitamins, and trace elements. They can provide nutritional support to the body, promote hemoglobin regeneration, and have the effects of nourishing the heart and spleen, as well as calming the mind and improving sleep. When used together, they can effectively enhance the body's qi and blood levels and improve conditions of qi and blood deficiency. Hawthorn contains various organic acids and fruit acids that can stimulate gastric juice secretion and enhance gastrointestinal motility.

Longan and hawthorn are both medicinal and edible. Drinking them steeped in water generally has the effects of nourishing qi and blood, strengthening the spleen and stimulating the appetite, promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis, beautifying the skin, and improving sleep.

1. Nourishing Qi and Blood

Longan and hawthorn are rich in glucose, sucrose, protein, various vitamins, and trace elements, which can supplement nutrients for the human body and promote the regeneration of hemoglobin, thereby nourishing the heart and spleen and calming the nerves. When used together, they can effectively enhance the body's qi and blood levels and improve conditions of qi and blood deficiency.

2. Strengthening the Spleen and Stimulating the Appetite

Hawthorn contains various organic and fruit acids that can stimulate gastric juice secretion and enhance gastrointestinal motility. Longan, which is warm in nature and sweet in taste, can nourish the spleen and stomach and enhance the digestive function of the spleen and stomach. Drinking water steeped with longan and hawthorn can enhance spleen function and improve digestion, thus strengthening the spleen, stimulating the appetite, and increasing food intake.

3. Promoting Blood Circulation and Removing Blood Stasis

Hawthorn has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, which can improve blood circulation and reduce blood viscosity. Longan can also promote blood circulation and work synergistically with hawthorn to further improve circulation, helping to relieve dysmenorrhea and irregular menstruation in women.

4. Beautifying the Skin

The antioxidant components in longan and hawthorn can eliminate free radicals, delay cellular aging, and maintain skin elasticity and luster. Additionally, they can promote blood circulation, better nourishing the skin and achieving beautifying effects.

5. Improving Sleep

Longan has the function of nourishing blood and calming the nerves, which can strengthen the heart and spleen and enrich blood. The components in hawthorn have a certain sedative and calming effect, helping to relax the body and mind and relieve mental tension. Drinking water steeped with longan and hawthorn can jointly improve sleep quality and help people fall asleep more easily.

It is recommended to drink longan and hawthorn water in moderation, without excessive consumption. In daily life, one should cultivate good habits, ensure adequate sleep, maintain a light diet, and promote overall health.

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