Watermelon is a controversial fruit, and its properties are widely considered to be cool, but in reality, watermelon may have some hot properties.
First of all, from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, watermelon is considered a cool fruit. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that cool fruits can clear away heat and relieve heat, diuresis and swelling, and have a certain auxiliary effect on ** fever, heat and polydipsia, unfavorable urination, sore throat and other diseases. Therefore, in the hot summer, people often eat watermelon to quench their thirst, diuresis and swelling.
However, from a modern nutritional perspective, watermelon may have some hot properties. This is because watermelon is rich in sugar and water, which can provide energy and moisturize the body, which promotes blood circulation and metabolism. In addition, watermelon also contains some volatile compounds, such as coumarinoids, which have anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, antiviral and other effects, which can have a certain protective effect on the body.
So, while watermelon is considered a cool fruit in traditional Chinese medicine, in modern nutrition, it may have some hot properties. When consuming watermelon, it can be consumed in moderation according to the individual's physique and needs to maintain the health and balance of the body.