Watermelon seeds are mostly thrown away after taking and enjoying the fruit, but many people don’t know it has a lot of health benefits.
There are a lot of benefits that can be gotten from watermelon seeds;
For these benefits and healing power to be fully enjoyed, the seeds should be cooked, roasted and then ground.
The nutrients in watermelon seeds include; iron, magnesium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, calcium, manganese, niacin and so on.
Here is how to make watermelon seed tea:
First, you need to crush and ground 4 tablespoons fresh watermelon seeds. Then, you need to boil the watermelon seeds in 2 litres of water, for 15 minutes.
Note: you need to use this mixture for the next 2 days, and take a day break.
You need to repeat this treatment for the next few weeks. You drink this watermelon seed tea for 2 days and then take a day break.
According to medical experts, water melon seeds have the following health benefits:
- It aids digestion: water melon seeds contain fibre which aids proper digestion of food in the body.
- It cures jaundice
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- Watermelon seeds are effective in treating inflammations
- It is diuretic: can help one to pass out urine frequently and properly.
- Watermelon seed tea is recommended for removing kidney stones.
- Watermelon seeds have antioxidant properties.
- It is helpful in treating high blood pressure
- Improve the function of the heart.
- Improve the muscle cells in the human body,
- Boost your memory and improves your concentration
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- It widens blood vessels and helps them to work faster and better.
- It reduces the level of cholesterol.
- It helps to ease chest pain.
Try this homemade watermelon seed tea that is easy to make but healthy for you and your family.
