Main uses of coconut water
According to Oriental medicine, coconut water is sweet, cool or slightly cold, and affects the Spleen, Stomach, Lung, Heart and Kidney meridians, helping to:
Cooling, thirst-quenching, and regenerating: Coconut water has the effect of cooling, reducing fever, quenching thirst, and replenishing body fluids when dehydrated due to heat, fever, diarrhea, and vomiting.
Diuretic, detoxifying: Coconut water promotes the excretion of urine, helps purify the kidneys and urinary tract, supports the treatment of edema, oliguria, and contributes to the elimination of toxins from the body.
Hemostasis (stops bleeding): Coconut water is used in some cases of bleeding such as hemoptysis (vomiting blood) and nosebleeds.
Nourishing vitality, beautifying beauty: Coconut water helps nourish the body, increase vitality, while moisturizing and beautifying the skin, making the skin bright and soft.
Antiseptic, antiparasitic: In Oriental medicine, coconut water is used to support the treatment of some diseases caused by intestinal parasites such as flukes and tapeworms.
Aids digestion: Coconut water helps improve spleen and stomach function, aids digestion, and reduces constipation.
Coconut water has many health benefits. |
The best time to drink coconut water
Morning (on an empty stomach): This is the ideal time for the body to absorb maximum nutrients. Drinking coconut water helps replenish electrolytes after a long night, kick-starts metabolism and boosts immunity.
Before and after exercise or heavy labor: Drinking coconut water about 30 minutes before or after exercise helps replenish lost energy and electrolytes, increase endurance and fight fatigue.
Before meals: Drinking a glass of coconut water before meals can help you feel full longer, limit overeating, and aid weight loss.
After getting drunk from alcohol or beer: Coconut water helps rehydrate, replenish electrolytes and soothe the body, reducing unpleasant symptoms caused by alcohol or beer intoxication.
Before bed (small amount): Can help calm the nervous system, support good sleep and purify the liver and kidneys. However, if you have a weak intestine or are prone to bloating, you should avoid drinking it in the evening.
Note when drinking a lot of coconut water
Coconut water intake: You should drink 1-2 coconuts per day, but do not drink too much because it can cause excess natural sugar (leading to weight gain) or electrolyte imbalance (due to high potassium).
Coconut water is very good, but it cannot completely replace filtered water, so you still need to drink enough filtered water every day to ensure your body is adequately hydrated.
Do not use in case of allergy to coconut water: If you feel full, have indigestion or have any signs of discomfort when drinking coconut water, you should stop immediately.
Drink pure coconut water: Limit drinking bottled coconut water that has been processed or has added sugar or flavoring.
Drink slowly, in small sips: Especially when the body is tired or after strenuous exercise, do not drink too quickly or drink a large amount at once.
No added sugar: Coconut water is naturally sweet, adding sugar will increase the amount of calories and sugar taken into the body.
Situations to avoid
People who have just returned from the sun or just finished exercising: Drinking coconut water immediately can cause cold stomach, chills, and stroke.
When suffering from diarrhea, indigestion, or weak constitution: Coconut water is cold in nature and can make the condition worse.
People with low blood pressure: In these cases, drinking coconut water can lower blood pressure too much.
Pregnant women in the first 3 months: Coconut water can cause uterine contractions, adversely affecting the fetus, so pregnant women in the first 3 months should consult a doctor.
According to Health & Life
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