Herbal Teas

Water Chestnut and Celery Juice

Water Chestnut and Celery Juice is a refreshing and nourishing vegetable-fruit juice, made with fresh water chestnuts (Chinese马蹄) and celery as the main ingredients, extracted by juicing or blending. Water chestnuts are cold in nature, sweet in taste, and channel to the Lung and Stomach meridians. They are known for clearing heat, promoting salivation, resolving phlegm, cooling blood, and promoting diuresis. Celery is cool in nature, sweet and pungent in taste, and channels to the Lung, Stomach, and Liver meridians. It is known for calming the liver, clearing heat, dispelling wind, promoting diuresis, lowering blood pressure, and calming the spirit. Together, water chestnuts clear heat from the lungs and stomach, while celery calms liver yang, achieving the combined effects of clearing heat and reducing fire, calming the liver and lowering blood pressure, promoting salivation and moistening dryness, and promoting diuresis and bowel movements. The juice is bright green, with the sweetness of water chestnuts perfectly balanced by the refreshing aroma of celery. This drink is especially suitable for daily consumption by those with hypertension, liver fire excess, dry mouth and thirst, summer heat and restlessness, and constipation.

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lower blood pressure / antihypertensive
clear Heat and generate fluids
moisten the Intestines and unblock the bowels
Calms the mind.
promote diuresis to reduce edema（利尿消肿）
Dispels dampness and resolves phlegm.
cool the blood
Calms the liver.
promote fluid production
moisten dryness
Recovery Meals
Office Wellness
Gathering & Sharing
Afternoon Tea

Servings: 1
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 3 min

Main Ingredients

Water chestnuts 150g
Celery (western or local variety) 150g
Honey or rock sugar To taste
Lemon juice A few drops
Filtered water 100ml

Steps

Water chestnuts: Scrub thoroughly, peel, and cut into small pieces. Water chestnuts grow in mud — be sure to scrub thoroughly to remove soil and bacteria. Celery: Remove the leaves (can be reserved for other uses), wash, remove the tough strings (for a smoother texture), and cut into small sections.
Bring water to a boil. Blanch the celery sections in boiling water for 30 seconds to 1 minute, then immediately plunge into cold water (to preserve the green color). Blanch the water chestnut pieces for 1 minute, then drain. Blanching removes some oxalates and bitterness from celery, resulting in a smoother-tasting juice.
Place the blanched water chestnuts and celery into a blender or juicer, and add an appropriate amount of filtered water (approx. 50-100ml). For a more refreshing taste, add a few drops of lemon juice.
Blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds until smooth. For a smoother texture, strain through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth. Skipping straining retains more dietary fiber, which is better for relieving constipation.
Pour into a glass, add honey (or dissolved rock sugar) to taste, stir well, and serve. Best consumed immediately within 15 minutes to prevent oxidation and nutrient loss.

TCM Notes

Modern Nutrition Research: Blood pressure support: Apigenin and 3-n-butylphthalide in celery dilate vascular smooth muscle. Combined with a high-potassium, low-sodium profile, this effectively supports healthy blood pressure. The diuretic effect of water chestnuts helps expel excess sodium. Clearing heat and promoting salivation: Water chestnuts clear lung and stomach heat, while celery cools liver heat. Together, they effectively relieve dry mouth, thirst, sore throat, and summer heat restlessness. Bowel movement support: Both celery and water chestnuts are rich in dietary fiber, promoting intestinal motility and relieving constipation. Calming effect: Active compounds in celery have a sedative effect, helping to alleviate anxiety and improve sleep quality. Diuretic and anti-edema effects: The diuretic properties of water chestnuts, combined with celery's dampness-draining effects, help expel excess water and reduce edema.

Suitable for：Those with hypertension (adjunctive blood pressure support) Those with liver fire excess (head distension, headache, red eyes, irritability) Those with dry mouth, thirst, and sore throat Those with summer heat restlessness Those with constipation (high fiber promotes bowel movements) Those who are overweight or on a weight loss plan (low calorie, high fiber) Generally suitable for most people in summer for heat relief

Not suitable for：Those with hypertension (adjunctive blood pressure support) Those with liver fire excess (head distension, headache, red eyes, irritability) Those with dry mouth, thirst, and sore throat Those with summer heat restlessness Those with constipation (high fiber promotes bowel movements) Those who are overweight or on a weight loss plan (low calorie, high fiber) Generally suitable for most people in summer for heat relief

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