Diuretic tea therapy
Water accounts for about 60% of the human body and is an important component. Drinking water is an indispensable part of survival, but it is easily overlooked. When the body is dehydrated, the fastest symptoms to appear are dry lips and difficulty with bowel movements. When busy, it is inevitable that there isn't even time to drink water. Some people even develop kidney stones due to insufficient water intake, experiencing unbearable pain. Online, people remind netizens to drink water, leading to the popular internet phrase "See this text, drink water."
The kidneys are located in the lumbar region, on both sides of the spine, one on each side. They are oval and curved, shaped like kidney beans. The kidneys store the congenital essence and qi, housing true yin and containing original yang. The main functions of the kidneys are to store essence, govern growth, development, and reproduction, and control water and the absorption of qi. Kidney stones are formed when crystals in the urine cannot be excreted from the body and accumulate over time. There are many causes of kidney stones, among which lack of water, leading to insufficient urine and thus inability to excrete crystals, is the most common.
It is essential to drink an appropriate amount of water every day, and herbal teas can also help with diuresis. Use 5 grams of fresh or dried corn silk, steep in hot water for 15 minutes, and it is ready to drink. Corn silk, also known as dragon's beard, tastes sweet, is neutral in nature, and enters the liver, gallbladder, and bladder meridians. It promotes diuresis, clears heat, calms the liver, and benefits the gallbladder. Corn silk tea is very popular in Korea, and many women drink it to reduce swelling.
Drinking water is also a science. The first glass of water consumed upon waking up is the most important. In addition to replenishing water lost during sleep, it can also help stabilize blood pressure. Furthermore, there are three main tips for drinking water: slowly, in small amounts, and frequently. This is because suddenly drinking a large amount of water will cause the kidneys to accelerate urination, leading to immediate water loss and inability to absorb it.
The kidneys are located in the lumbar region, on both sides of the spine, one on each side. They are oval and curved, shaped like kidney beans. The kidneys store the congenital essence and qi, housing true yin and containing original yang. The main functions of the kidneys are to store essence, govern growth, development, and reproduction, and control water and the absorption of qi. Kidney stones are formed when crystals in the urine cannot be excreted from the body and accumulate over time. There are many causes of kidney stones, among which lack of water, leading to insufficient urine and thus inability to excrete crystals, is the most common.
It is essential to drink an appropriate amount of water every day, and herbal teas can also help with diuresis. Use 5 grams of fresh or dried corn silk, steep in hot water for 15 minutes, and it is ready to drink. Corn silk, also known as dragon's beard, tastes sweet, is neutral in nature, and enters the liver, gallbladder, and bladder meridians. It promotes diuresis, clears heat, calms the liver, and benefits the gallbladder. Corn silk tea is very popular in Korea, and many women drink it to reduce swelling.
Drinking water is also a science. The first glass of water consumed upon waking up is the most important. In addition to replenishing water lost during sleep, it can also help stabilize blood pressure. Furthermore, there are three main tips for drinking water: slowly, in small amounts, and frequently. This is because suddenly drinking a large amount of water will cause the kidneys to accelerate urination, leading to immediate water loss and inability to absorb it.