International Chinese Medical Journal of Daytona


Watermelon Fruit

Watermelon is a healthy snack and valuable first aid. This melon, being 92% water and full of medicinal chemicals, is the number one medicine for relieving heat stroke. Watermelon should be kept on hand throughout the summer for emergency situations.

Properties: cold sweet
Channels: Heart Stomach Urinary Bladder
Functions: Clears away summer heat. relieves restlessness and thirst. Reduces diuresis. Replenishes body fluides lost due to excessive heat.
Reduces inflamation of the throat.
Anti-prostate cancer.
Biochemistry: A key ingredient is Lycopene, an anti-oxidant that has anti-cancer properties. Watermelon is also high in Potasium and Vitamins A, B6, and C.

Watermelon Martini
Hard alcohol is very hot and toxic to body, especially the liver. But if you are having a party and would like to serve drinks, here is a recipe that is very good and will help to counteract the toxic nature of Vodka or Tequilla.

Ingredients
Watermelon
Ice cubes
Lime
Brown or White Sugar
Vodka or Tequilla

Mix ingredients together in blender to desired taste


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