The benefits of watermelon
1. Relieving Summer Heat: In the scorching summer, some people experience chest tightness, lethargy, fatigue, dizziness, loss of appetite, weight loss, or low-grade fever. As the high temperatures persist, these symptoms worsen until the autumn cools down, at which point recovery gradually occurs. The following year, the symptoms may recur, yet various examinations reveal no organic lesions. This series of symptoms is commonly known as "summer heat syndrome." Traditional Chinese medicine believes that summer heat syndrome is caused by the invasion of summer heat and dampness into the body, obstructing the Qi of the spleen and stomach in the middle Jiao (middle burner). Children, in particular, are prone to this condition due to excessive consumption of various drinks, and women who are less active. After "summer heat syndrome," one may lose more than 10 kg in a single summer, only gradually recovering as autumn arrives. In addition to seeking medical treatment and taking medication, patients should boil watermelon rind, 2 ounces of peanuts, 1 ounce of malt, and 1 ounce of Job's tears into a thick soup and consume it for six or seven days to significantly improve appetite.
2. Treatment for Heatstroke: In summer, heatstroke can cause sudden dizziness and fever. If there is no vomiting or diarrhea, watermelon juice can be consumed two or three times a day. Mild cases can be cured this way. If the fever persists, a soup can be made with 9 grams of fermented black soybeans and 6 grams of fragrant herbs, and watermelon juice can be consumed as a beverage. This can also cure the condition. If the person suffering from heatstroke suddenly faints or experiences persistent vomiting and diarrhea, immediate medical attention should be sought; this remedy is not suitable. However, after taking medication and resting, watermelon juice can be a suitable alternative to other beverages.
The benefits of watermelon:
1. Watermelon can clear heat and relieve summer heat, eliminate irritability and quench thirst: Watermelon contains a lot of water. When you have an acute fever, thirst, excessive sweating and irritability, eating a sweet, juicy and refreshing watermelon will immediately improve your symptoms.
2. The sugar and salt contained in watermelon can promote urination and eliminate kidney inflammation, and the protease can convert insoluble protein into soluble protein, increasing the nutrition of patients with nephritis.
3. Watermelon also contains substances that can lower blood pressure;
4. Eating watermelon will significantly increase urine output, which can reduce the content of bile pigments and promote bowel movements, thus playing a certain role in the treatment of jaundice.
5. Fresh watermelon juice and tender watermelon rind increase skin elasticity, making people look younger, reducing wrinkles, and adding radiance.
Watermelon is rich in nutrients, but while it's good, some patients shouldn't eat too much. For example, diabetics may worsen their condition if they eat too much; those with weak constitutions and cold stomachs may experience bloating, diarrhea, and decreased appetite; patients with congestive heart failure and chronic kidney disease may experience increased strain on their heart and kidneys due to the rapid increase in water intake; and those with oral ulcers may experience worsened ulcers due to watermelon's cooling properties. These patients should especially avoid eating watermelon if it's stored in the refrigerator or freezer. Those with weak constitutions should also avoid eating watermelon before the summer solstice and after the beginning of autumn.
