After the valley rain solar term, the rainfall increased, and the humidity in the air increased. At this time, in addition to nourishing the liver, we should also pay attention to the "wet evil" hurting the body.
Wet and riddled, people are also prone to dizziness and fatigue, heavy limbs, puffiness, bloating and full abdomen, and easy to constipate or loose stools.
So how can we eat therapy to get rid of dampness? And what are the misunderstandings that you must not commit?
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3 kinds of food, the more you eat moisture, the heavier
1 Sweetness
Chinese medicine says that although it can replenish the spleen and improve qi, it will also help dampness.
Sweet foods, foods high in sugar and starchy are not suitable for people with moisture.
2 raw cold food
Cold hurts the spleen, eating a large amount of raw and cold food hurts the spleen, the spleen's ability to transport water moisture decreases, and moisture is more likely to be produced.
3. Greasy food
Hot pot, barbecue, fried food and other greasy foods, high calories are not easy to digest, eating too much will increase the burden on the spleen and stomach, affect the movement of the spleen and stomach, and make the body more likely to produce moisture.
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Strengthen the spleen, nourish the liver, and dispel wet beans
White lentils are known as the "first bean to remove dampness". It is also a good ingredient for medicine and food.
White lentils strengthen the spleen and moisture, and nourish the stomach with qi. Mainly treats spleen deficiency, lack of food and loose stools, shortness of breath, lazy speech, sore limbs, wet bets, etc.
The "Compendium of Materia Medica" records: "White lentils are gentle and neutral, and the valley of the spleen is also." Stop diarrhea and warm the spleen and stomach. ”
White lentils nourish the liver and dispel dampness, how to eat them together in daily life?
1. Strengthen the spleen and remove dampness porridge
People with spleen deficiency and phlegm and dampness, such as diarrhea and loose stools, stomach cold and stomach pain, aggravated cold, blue and yellow palms in the center, blue and yellow in the center of the face, etc., can try three white porridge that strengthens the spleen and removes phlegm.
Three white porridge
Ingredients: 10g yam, 10g white lentils, 15g raw barley.
Efficacy:
Yam: Yam is known as the "first supplement for the spleen and stomach", which can compensate for the loss of the spleen and stomach, relieve qi weakness and indigestion.
Barley: Barley has a sweet and slightly cold taste, which has the benefits of strengthening the spleen and removing moisture, reducing swelling and clearing heat.
Method: Soak raw barley for half an hour, put other ingredients on high heat and bring to a boil, turn to low heat, cook for 40 minutes and serve.
2. Strengthen the spleen and remove dampness, five-bean bag
People with spleen deficiency and phlegm can also try eating five-bean bun that strengthens the spleen and removes dampness.
Ingredients: White lentils, peas, kidney beans, red beans, mung beans.
Method:
(1) Add yeast and noodles, put in a warm place, and let loose for 2 hours.
(2) The five kinds of beans are first simmered in a pressure cooker with water for 20 minutes, and then crushed with a spatula after collecting the water.
(3) Wrap the mixed bean puree in dough cakes and wrap them into buns.
(4) Steam for 20 minutes on high heat.
3 Cleansing Tea
People with wet phlegm are often prone to puffiness, especially abdominal obesity, easy to bloating, accompanied by constipation, loose stools and other problems. In response to this situation, it is recommended to clean the intestines with a cup of cleansing tea to relieve bloating and constipation while dispelling dampness.
Cleansing Tea for Intestines
Composition: 10 grams each of white lentils, angelica, white chrysanthemum, and rose.
Method: Add 300~500ml of water to the four flavor medicine, boil over high heat, turn to low heat and simmer for 20 minutes, replace tea drink, this is the amount of 1 day.
Efficacy:
White lentils replenish qi, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and dispel dampness; Angelica nourishes blood, moisturizes the intestines and laxatives; Chrysanthemums clear heat and laxative; Rose flowers relieve depression and moisturize the intestines and laxative. Combined, long-term use can eliminate intestinal accumulation.
4 Eight treasure cakes
In the "Qing Palace Medical Case", it is recorded that a secret recipe for longevity is recorded "taking a few in the morning, and after 100 days, you can gradually feel healthy, light and resistant to aging, and it is difficult to describe". This prescription is not only recognized by major doctors, but also Qianlong, Cixi and others often take it to maintain health and prolong life. It is the classic longevity recipe that has been passed down for a hundred years - eight treasure cakes!
The breakfast cake to be introduced to you below is improved on the basis of the eight treasure cakes according to the habits of modern people:
Yishou Eight Treasure Cake
Ingredient:
Poria, coix kernels, yam, chia, lotus seed, white lentils, perilla, chicken.
Method:
(1) Steam white lentils, lotus seeds, barley and chia for one hour until they are soft and rotten, crush the yam after steaming, mash into a puree, put in poria powder and mix well.
(2) Add chicken puree, eggs, crushed perilla leaves and water. Mix the paste like yogurt, add salt, pepper and peppercorns to taste.
(3) Moisten the paper with oil, wipe the pan, put in the batter, and fry for one minute to turn over.
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