In fact, watermelon rind has so many wonderful uses that it can be called ? the patron saint of summer? Remove prickly heatSummer is very hot and it is easy to get prickly heat when you sweat. Wash the watermelon rind and gently rub the affected area with the white part of the rind (works well after bathing) to feel cool and comfortable. Three times a day, usually after two days. Relieve ToothacheTraditional Watermelon rind is considered by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to be used to treat ailments such as summer fever and excessive drinking. After drying the watermelon rind, add a small amount of ice chips and rub it on the toothache to stop the pain. Treating Mouth UlcersIf there is a long pouch or mouth ulcer in the mouth, watermelon rind can be toasted and grated and contained in the mouth which heals the ulcers in the mouth and tongue. This is where watermelon cream comes from. You can also boil watermelon rind with green beans and drink the soup as a good drink to prevent anger in general.
After Sunburn Repair Watermelon rind can be used to assist in treating sunburn. Cut the watermelon rind into small slices and apply it to the sunburned skin. If the sunburn is severe, you can put the watermelon rind in the refrigerator for a while and apply ice cubes. The effect of treating sunburn is obvious since about a week. Prevent Heat Stroke Summer is hot and kids can easily get heat stroke after going out to play. Before going out, adults can wash the watermelon rind, cut off the thin green skin, add water for 30 minutes, remove the dregs, add the right amount of white sugar or rock sugar, and drink it after cooling to prevent heat stroke. When a child suffers heatstroke, you can use watermelon rind to wipe the child's body to accelerate cooling.
Treating constipation watermelon has a laxative effect. When constipation occurs, you can extract the juice from the hard rind of the watermelon and it is very effective in laxatives. People with chronic constipation may also consider adding some honey. However, it should be used with caution for people with yang deficiency and qi and blood deficiency, as the laxative is too effective and may lead to diarrhea.7. Treating Coughs and Sore ThroatsWatermelon is a great product for quenching summer heat and quenching thirst in the summer. Recorded in Danxi Xinfa:? If you treat mouth ulcers, use watermelon syrup and drink it slowly? ; The Food Herbal also says that watermelon can? cure laryngitis?
Watermelon rind, also has the effect of clearing away heat and relieving sore throat. Watermelon cream sold on the market is made of watermelon rind as the main drug. When children have repeated coughs, coughing up yellow phlegm with dry mouth, sore throat, red tongue, thin yellow moss or yellow greasy moss, you can stew the watermelon rind for 2 hours, then add rock sugar to eat watermelon juice. Once a day, it can treat lung-heat cough.