A bowl of rice water is equivalent to 10 kinds of medicine, don't waste it

Medicinal Value of Rice Washing Water\ Rice washing water contains a certain amount of protein, vitamins, and trace elements, especially the first one or two batches, which contain potassium. Rice washing water has a pH value of about 5.5, which is weakly acidic. When salt is added and used for medicinal purposes, it can help clear heat, cool the blood, and detoxify the body.\ Research has found that rice washing water contains nutrients such as protein, starch, and minerals, which can be used for washing the face and moisturizing the skin. When boiled and consumed, it helps protect the gastric mucosa, relieve food accumulation, and improve indigestion. Traditional Chinese medicine has also tried stir-frying medicinal herbs with rice washing water as a prescription for nourishing the spleen and stomach.\ After boiling rice washing water with salt, using it for external washing or rubbing on the skin provides a relatively gentle cleansing effect. It also maintains the skin's normal acid-base balance, inhibits the growth of pathogenic microorganisms, and prevents skin itching.\ Additionally, the first one or two batches of rice washing water are weakly acidic with a pH of about 5.5. After washing twice, the pH rises to about 7.2. This weakly alkaline rice washing water is suitable for cleaning items, can replace soapy water to remove grease, and compared to ordinary industrial laundry powder, its cleaning power is moderate, gentle, and without side effects.\ 1. Washing hands with rice washing water not only removes dirt but also leaves the skin moisturized and smooth.\ 2. Using rice washing water to scrub dishes not only has strong cleaning power but also contains no chemicals, surpassing detergents.\ 3. For a new clay pot, before first use, scrub it several times with rice washing water, then fill it with rice water and boil on the stove for half an hour. After this treatment, the clay pot will not leak.\ 4. Cutting boards may develop a fishy odor after prolonged use. Soak them in rice washing water for a while, then scrub with salt to remove the odor.\ 5. Iron kitchen utensils such as knives, spatulas, and ladles can be soaked in relatively concentrated rice washing water to prevent rust. If they have already rusted, soaking them in water for several hours makes it easier to remove the rust spots.\ 6. To remove the fishy smell from certain foods, rub them in salted rice washing water and then rinse with clean water.\ 7. Meat bought from the market may be covered with dust, which is hard to remove with tap water. Washing it twice with hot rice washing water easily removes the dirt.\ 8. Newly painted furniture has an unpleasant paint smell. Repeatedly wiping it with a soft cloth soaked in rice washing water can eliminate the paint odor.\ 9. Soaking white clothes in rice washing water for 10 minutes before washing with soap can make them look bright and clean.10. If a towel gets stained with fruit juice, sweat, etc., it will develop an odor and become hard. Soak it in rice washing water and steam it for ten or more minutes, and it will become white and soft.

How do dermatologists use rice washing water?
In the eyes of dermatologists, rice washing water has other benefits—it can remove oil and moisturize the skin. Especially for people with oily skin prone to acne and large pores, washing the face with rice washing water can not only remove skin impurities but also does not irritate the skin.

Doctors say: The reason rice washing water has such wonderful effects is that the surface of the rice (in the first wash water) contains potassium. The water from the first wash is slightly acidic, while the water from the second wash is slightly alkaline, making it suitable for cleaning the face in a mildly acidic environment. Sometimes it can replace facial cleansers, and it is gentle, non-irritating, and has no side effects. If used warm, its cleansing ability is stronger.

How to use rice washing water to prevent skin itching?
When washing rice daily, save the water from the second rinse and let it naturally settle. Use the clearer liquid from the top to wash your face.

It is important to emphasize: do not wash your face with rice washing water too frequently. It is recommended to use it once every one or two days. Generally, after using it consistently for a month, the skin will show noticeable improvement.

If there is no change after using it for a period, it indicates that your skin type is not suitable, and other cleaning methods are recommended.

Additionally, cooking rice washing water with a little salt and applying it externally to the skin also has a cleansing effect, helps adjust the skin's surface pH, inhibits the growth of pathogenic microorganisms, and is somewhat beneficial in preventing and treating skin itch.