Hawthorn is a common fruit that has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, strengthening the spleen and eliminating appetite, and lowering lipids, and is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine and daily diet. And hawthorn soaking water is a common way to drink, and it is considered a healthy drink by many people.
However, hawthorn soaking water is not suitable for all people, and there are some contraindications to keep in mind. At the same time, a reasonable combination can make hawthorn soaking water better effective and more beneficial to the body.
First of all, let's take a look at the "5 taboos" of hawthorn soaking water:
1.Contraindications for pregnant women: Hawthorn has an astringent effect, has a certain stimulating effect on the uterus of pregnant women, and can easily lead to uterine contractions and affect the development of the fetus. Therefore, pregnant women should avoid drinking hawthorn soaking water.
2.Contraindications for gastrointestinal discomfort: Hawthorn has the effect of strengthening the spleen and eliminating appetite, but for people with weak gastrointestinal function or indigestion problems, hawthorn soaking in water may aggravate gastrointestinal discomfort, resulting in diarrhea or abdominal pain and other symptoms.
3.Contraindications for patients with chronic diseases: People with chronic diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes, need to be cautious when drinking hawthorn soaked water. Because hawthorn has lipid-lowering effects, it may affect the absorption and metabolism of the drug, leading to improper disease control.
4.Contraindications for patients with kidney disease: Hawthorn soaking water has a diuretic effect, for people with renal insufficiency or kidney disease, drinking hawthorn soaking water may increase the burden on the kidneys, leading to further deterioration of kidney function.
5.Contraindications for allergies: Hawthorn is a cold fruit, and for people with allergies, drinking hawthorn soaked water may cause allergic reactions, such as rashes, breathlessness and other symptoms.
In addition to the contraindications, a reasonable combination is also something that needs to be paid attention to when drinking hawthorn soaking water. Here are the "5 collocations" suggestions:
1.With honey: Hawthorn soaking water has the effect of strengthening the spleen and eliminating appetite, while honey has the effect of moistening the intestines and laxative, and the combination of the two can enhance gastrointestinal function and promote digestion and absorption.
2.With wolfberry: Hawthorn soaking water has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, while wolfberry has the effect of nourishing the liver and kidneys, brightening the eyes and invigorating qi, and the combination of the two can play a complementary role and be more beneficial to the body.
3.With peppermint: Hawthorn soaking water has the effect of lowering lipids**, while peppermint has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, eliminating food and accumulating, and the combination of the two can promote metabolism and reduce fat accumulation.
4.With red dates: hawthorn soaking water has an astringent effect, and red dates have the effect of nourishing blood and nourishing beauty, the combination of the two can play a role in nourishing blood and qi, which is more beneficial to female friends.
5.With chrysanthemum: hawthorn soaking water has a diuretic effect, while chrysanthemum has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, brightening the eyes and moisturizing the lungs, the combination of the two can promote detoxification and dampness, and protect eye health.