Sugarcane has effects on human health because sugarcane has a sweet taste, cool properties, and has the effect of clearing heat, generating fluids and moisturizing dryness.
Kidneys are not only related to excretion but also play an important role in suppressing essence, controlling water and regulating vitality. Sugarcane has the effect of producing fluids, supplementing body fluids, helping the body not to be dry and dehydrated.
When the body has enough water and energy, kidney function is better supported in regulating and eliminating waste. Some folk literature also suggests that sugarcane juice cooked with ginger or other medicinal herbs can help improve poor urination and hot urination.
Liver nourishment is understood as supporting liver function in detoxifying the body, detoxifying and regulating blood circulation. Sugarcane juice is rich in water and natural sugars such as sucrose, glucose, fructose, which help provide fast energy and reduce fatigue - a common manifestation when liver function declines. On hot sunny days, a glass of sugarcane juice helps cool down, soothe the feeling of internal heat, thereby indirectly supporting the liver to function more effectively.
However, from a modern scientific perspective, it is necessary to understand "nutrition for the liver and kidneys" in a supportive sense rather than treating liver and kidney diseases. Sugarcane juice contains a lot of sugar; if used excessively, it can cause increased blood sugar, weight gain, and even adverse effects on fatty liver or chronic kidney disease. Therefore, sugarcane use should be moderate, especially for people with diabetes, obesity or metabolic disorders.
The concept that sugarcane helps nourish the liver and tonify the kidneys reflects folk experience about the cooling, energy-boosting and body function-supporting value of sugarcane.
When used reasonably, sugarcane can be a natural drink good for health. But to protect liver and kidneys for a long time, a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle are still needed.
