According to nutrition experts, drinking pennywort juice at the right time of day will help promote benefits, while limiting unwanted effects.
Late morning, the right time to gently purify
Many people have a habit of drinking centella asiatica juice right when they wake up. However, experts recommend not drinking centella asiatica when they are completely hungry. According to Dr. Rachael Cheatham, a clinical nutritionist in the US, centella asiatica is cool in nature and contains triterpenoid compounds that can slightly stimulate the digestive system; drinking when the stomach is empty can easily cause diarrhea and cold stomachs in sensitive people.
A more suitable time is about 30–60 minutes after breakfast, when the stomach has food, helping the body absorb active ingredients well without causing discomfort.
Drinking in the middle of the day will help cool down and reduce stress.
Around early noon or early afternoon is considered an ideal time to drink centella asiatica juice, especially on hot sunny days. Centella asiatica has a cooling effect, supporting to reduce the feeling of hotness and fatigue.
According to the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, the compounds in pennywort have the ability to support blood circulation and reduce mild inflammatory reactions, helping the body feel more comfortable in hot weather or when working stressfully for a long time.
Drink after light exercise, helps restore body
For outdoor workers or light exercisers, drinking a glass of pennywort water after rest can help replenish water and soothe the body. Dr. Michael Greger, an American doctor and nutritionist, said that herbs rich in antioxidants such as pennywort can support the recovery process after physical stress to a moderate extent, as long as they are used in a reasonable amount.
Limit drinking pennywort in the evening
Experts do not recommend drinking centella asiatica juice late in the evening. The cool properties of centella asiatica can cause bloating and chills, especially for people with weak constitution or digestive disorders. In addition, some people who drink centella asiatica in the evening are prone to difficulty sleeping because the body is "colder" than normal.
According to general recommendations, each person should only drink 200-300 ml of centella asiatica water per day, and should not use it continuously for a long time. Drinking centella asiatica water at the right time and in the right amount will help this type of water promote the effect of cooling down, supporting health while still being safe for the body.
