Edema is not really obesity. Is it difficult to get rid of the edema all over the body? Chinese medicine practitioner Chen Meifei: Corn silk water promotes metabolism

Although I am not really obese, I have the annoying problem of edema and my whole body looks swollen. When you sit or stand for a long time, have poor blood circulation, or eat a variety of foods, sodium-potassium imbalance can also cause edema. Chinese medicine practitioner Chen Meifei said that if you want to improve the annoying edema problem, you might as well drink corn silk water in moderation, which has diuretic and anti-edema effects and is mild in nature, to metabolize excess water in the body!

It is sweet and mild in nature and helps promote diuresis! Drink corn silk water to reduce edema

Chinese medicine practitioner Chen Meifei said that the so-called corn silk refers to the white and yellow thread-like part between the corn leaves and corn kernels after the corn is harvested. Because it tastes bad, most people tend to discard it together with the corn leaves wrapping it when cooking. But the seemingly useless corn silk, if used properly, can have very good health effects on human health.

Corn silk is also called "dragon's beard" in traditional Chinese medicine because of its sweet and mild nature, and its beneficial effects on the liver, gallbladder, kidney and other meridians. In addition, it has the benefits of promoting diuresis and promoting the metabolism of excess water in the body. Therefore, it is often used as a medicine in traditional Chinese medicine after being dried. Among them, the most common method is to use a single ingredient, brew hot drinks to make "corn silk water", and drink it instead of part of the water.

Corn silk is also called "dragon's beard" in traditional Chinese medicine because it is sweet and mild in nature, and is beneficial to the liver, gallbladder, kidney and other meridians.

Is it right to drink corn silk water? Different needs, different quantities

If you want to effectively utilize the effects of corn silk without causing extra burden on your body, how should you drink it? Chinese medicine practitioner Chen Meifei pointed out that although corn silk is sweet and mild in nature, it is considered a "neutral tonic" ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine and is unlikely to cause side effects on any physical condition. However, we still remind you that nothing is too much, and you should never completely replace all the water you should consume in your daily life with corn silk water. Instead, you should use it in moderation. The following are recommended ways to drink corn silk water:

★Corn silk water

• Ingredients: The amount of corn silk to be added depends on personal needs. For those who are overweight and want to lose weight, about 3 cents can be used; as for those who want to achieve daily health care, it is recommended to brew 2 cents.

• Preparation: Put corn silk into 800cc boiling water and boil until it is reduced to about 600cc. Then turn off the heat and drink.

• Effect: Drinking it in moderation can help unclog the liver, gallbladder, kidney and other meridians, and play a diuretic role, metabolize excess water in the body, and eliminate edema problems.

Drinking corn silk water in moderation can help to unclog the liver, gallbladder, kidney and other meridians of the human body, and play a diuretic role, metabolize excess water in the body, and eliminate edema problems.

Is edema not limited to the limbs? Drink "Blood-activating Corn Silk Drink" to get rid of facial swelling

In addition to the simple corn silk water method, Chinese medicine doctor Chen Meifei also designed a "blood circulation corn silk drink" for people who have severe upper body edema and always feel that their face is swollen. In addition to eliminating edema, it also helps to strengthen lymphatic metabolism. Here is a reference for you:

★Corn Silk Drink for Activating Blood Circulation

• Ingredients: 1.5 qian of corn silk, 1.5 qian of motherwort, and 2 qian of ginseng.

• Method: Rinse all the above ingredients briefly, put them into 800cc boiling water and boil until the volume is reduced to about 600cc, then turn off the heat and drink.

• Effect: Corn silk can promote diuresis, remove dampness and reduce edema; Motherwort has the effect of promoting blood circulation and promoting diuresis; Ginseng helps to enhance and strengthen Qi, blood and lymphatic circulation.

• Contraindications: Since Motherwort is cold in nature and has a blood-activating effect, it is not suitable for women with diarrhea, poor gastrointestinal function, fever, pregnancy or breastfeeding.

【Tip from Chinese medicine practitioners】:

However, Chinese medicine practitioner Chen Meifei also reminds that in order to effectively reduce edema, in addition to regulating through diet therapy, changing the sedentary lifestyle and developing regular, quantitative exercise habits to increase the rate of blood circulation and basal metabolic rate are the only way to effectively stay away from edema.