The principle of potato flakes to reduce swelling mainly includes: hypertonic water absorption, the protective effect of B vitamin components and promote local blood circulation.
1. Hypertonic water absorption: Potato contains a large amount of potassium ions, relative to subcutaneous edema is a hypertonic environment. By the principle of water transfer from the hypotonic environment to the hypertonic environment to achieve the purpose of swelling.
2. Protective effect of B vitamins: potatoes are rich in B vitamins, which are involved in the metabolism of sugar, protein and fat, and can protect the skin from inflammation.
3. Promote local blood circulation: potatoes contain cholesterol derivative lycopene, which can penetrate into the subcutaneous, promote subcutaneous vascular blood flow and play a role in activating blood circulation.
Potato chips have a certain role in reducing swelling, but the role is very limited, and can not replace the role of drugs. For patients with serious local inflammation and edema, they should go to regular hospitals and be treated under the guidance of professional physicians. For the local wound edema, prohibit the use of potato chips to reduce swelling, so as not to contaminate the wound and cause infection.