In the scorching summer, people's bodies are prone to dehydration, especially women, who are more likely to have dry skin and lack of water. In traditional Chinese medicine, there is a fruit known as the "first melon for hydration", that is, winter melon. Winter melon is not only rich in water, but also contains a variety of nutrients, so it is known as a high-quality ingredient for summer beauty and beauty, and it can also prevent heat stroke. Below, I will combine the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, quote ancient and modern famous prescriptions, and introduce the therapeutic value of winter melon to you.
First of all, winter melon is a low-sugar, low-fat food, containing 91% water and only 13 calories per 100 grams of winter melon. The water contained in winter melon can moisturize well**, maintain the moisture balance of the skin, and at the same time increase the elasticity and radiance**. In addition, winter melon is also rich in vitamin C, vitamin B and minerals, which play an important role in the repair and protection of **.
Secondly, winter melon also has certain medicinal value in traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that winter melon is cold and sweet, and has the effects of clearing heat, diuretic, reducing swelling and detoxifying. Heat stroke and damp heat that are prone to occur in summer can be regulated by eating winter melon appropriately. For example, winter melon peel can be used to clear heat and detoxify, **dysentery, urinary tract infection and other symptoms; Winter melon seeds can be used for diuresis and dampness, **edema, urinary tract stones and other symptoms. Of course, the consumption of winter melon also needs to be adjusted according to the individual's physical condition, if the kidney yang is insufficient, the spleen and stomach are weak and cold people should not eat more.
Regarding the consumption method of winter melon, there are many ancient and modern Chinese medicine prescriptions for reference. For example, the "Compendium of Materia Medica" records a dietary prescription called "winter melon cup", by cutting winter melon into a bowl, adding an appropriate amount of rock sugar, steaming and eating, it can clear heat and detoxify, quench thirst and reduce swelling. In addition, there is also a prescription called "winter melon keel soup" in the "Materia Medica", which can clear away heat and reduce fire, benefit the lungs and absorb light by boiling winter melon, keel, pork bones, etc., which has obvious curative effects on physical discomfort caused by fever.
To sum up, winter melon is not only the preferred fruit and vegetable for hydration in summer, but also has the effect of beautifying and nourishing the skin, and can prevent heat stroke. When eating winter melon, you can choose the appropriate consumption method according to your personal situation, and at the same time combine it with the conditioning methods of traditional Chinese medicine to achieve better health care results. The most important thing is that winter melon is not a panacea, and a reasonable diet and balanced intake of various nutrients are the way to health. I hope that everyone can have healthy and beautiful skin through scientific diet and reasonable lifestyle Xi!
Health References:
1.Compendium of Materia Medica