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Red-bean & coix water for water-bloat 红豆薏米水消水肿
De-bloat & Puffiness 消胀·消水肿 early evidenceWhat the evidence says:
Coix is a gentle diuretic and the drink is a low-calorie swap — it can ease mild water retention and puffiness. It shifts water, NOT fat, and is not a slimming cure.
Coix is a gentle diuretic and the drink is a low-calorie swap — it can ease mild water retention and puffiness. It shifts water, NOT fat, and is not a slimming cure.
How to make it
Simmer 薏米 (+ adzuki/red bean) in water ~40 min; drink the liquid through the day. Toast the coix first if your digestion runs cold.
Why it works
Reducing salt and refined carbs does more for water-bloat than any single drink.
Classical source
Coix "drains dampness" — the classical frame for puffiness and heavy, waterlogged limbs.
Cautions: AVOID coix in pregnancy. Persistent or one-sided swelling (esp. legs) needs a doctor — it can signal heart/kidney/vein issues.