The efficacy and function of Poria cocos soaked in water

Job's tears is a bacterial sclerotium that is buried underground for a long time. July to September is the best time to harvest. Job's tears has been a popular Chinese herbal medicine since ancient times. Job's tears can be used alone or in combination with other Chinese herbal medicines to help people treat diseases. The most common and simple way to take job's tears is to soak it in water and drink it. So what are the effects of drinking Poria cocos soaked in water? Are there any taboos that we should pay attention to? Let’s take a look together!

1. Facilitates urination

The first function of drinking Poria cocos soaked in water is that it can facilitate urination. If the body finds problems such as edema or urinary obstruction, coix seed can be used to repair it. The main function of coix seed is to aromatically eliminate dampness, and its medicinal power is relatively mild. Most people can accept and take it. It is not easy to damage the body's Qi, has no side effects, and can quickly relieve symptoms such as urinary obstruction. Whether it is cold and damp or damp-cold symptoms, coix seed can be used. In addition to treating diseases, it can also maintain health and quickly promote the body's physical and mental health.

2. Antibacterial

The second effect of drinking Poria cocos soaked in water is that it can inhibit bacteria. Drinking Poria cocos soaked in water can enhance the body's resistance and immunity. It is better than some common bacteria: Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, etc. The inhibitory effect on these bacteria is very good. Therefore, drinking Poria cocos soaked in water regularly can enhance the body's immune ability and greatly improve the body's antibacterial ability.

3. Lower blood lipids and clear the brain

Drinking Poria soaked in water can help inhibit blood sugar levels and help people lower blood sugar. Therefore, patients with high blood sugar can use more of it, which can not only lower blood lipids but also be beneficial to the human body. In addition, it can also treat symptoms such as palpitations and insomnia. Usually, drinking Poria soaked in water can have the effect of calming the nerves, helping sleep and nourishing the mind. Taking it together with some jujube and ginseng can have the effect of clearing the brain.

4. Taboo

It is not suitable for patients with yin deficiency, hyperactivity of fire and dry throat, otherwise it will aggravate the condition and be detrimental to health. In addition, coix seed is not suitable for the elderly, especially for the elderly with poor kidney function and weak kidney function, so as not to aggravate the condition and damage kidney function.

The above are the effects and taboos of drinking Poria cocos soaked in water. Although coix seed is good, it is a bacteria after all, so coix seed cannot be taken for a long time, otherwise toxins and bacteria will accumulate in the body and cause adverse symptoms. For many people with frequent urination and pregnant women, coix seed should be used with caution, unless the condition requires it, it must be used under the guidance of a doctor.