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Rainwater solar term - Congee, one dish and one tea

2025-02-25   

The arrival of 'rainwater' means a rise in temperature, melting of ice and snow, and an increase in precipitation. At this time, the weather tends to be cold and humid, which can easily damage the spleen and lungs. Therefore, dietary health is particularly important. Today, I would like to recommend a Congee, a dish and a tea for you to recuperate in the rainy season. Stir fried eggs with chives is the simplest home cooked dish. The specific method can be found in the relevant recipe. Chives are warm in nature and sweet in taste. They can nourish the kidneys, strengthen yang, and nourish the liver and kidneys. Eggs nourish blood and calm the mind, nourish yin and moisten dryness. Eating in spring can help increase liver qi, promote spleen yang, and warm and nourish kidney yang. This dish is rich in nutrients, which can supplement fiber, protein, calcium and other components, promote intestinal peristalsis, and enhance the body's immunity. During the rainy season, the temperature is cold and humid, which can easily damage the spleen and stomach. It is vulnerable to yang qi and can cause liver depression and spleen deficiency. People with a tendency towards yang deficiency are more likely to consume it. Job's tears and yam Congee: 30g job's tears, 30g yam, 15g lotus seeds, 10 red dates, 100g rice, and some white sugar. Rinse job's tears, yams, lotus seeds, red dates and rice, add water into the pot and cook them into Congee, then add sugar to taste them. Coix seed has a cool nature and a sweet and mild taste, and can be found in the spleen, stomach, and lung meridians. It can promote diuresis, invigorate the spleen, stop diarrhea, relieve rheumatism, discharge pus, detoxify and disperse nodules. For those with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold, stir fried coix seed can be used. Yam has a flat and sweet nature, and can nourish the spleen, lungs, and kidneys. It can also nourish qi and yin, nourish the spleen, lungs, and kidneys, and relieve astringency. Lotus seeds have a mild nature and a sweet and astringent taste, and are suitable for the spleen, kidney, and heart meridians. Can tonify the spleen, stop diarrhea, stop diarrhea, nourish the kidneys and astringent essence, nourish the heart and calm the mind. Jujube has a warm and sweet nature, which can nourish the spleen and stomach, nourish qi and blood, calm the mind, regulate the body's health, and have medicinal properties. All medicines can be used together to make Congee, which can invigorate the middle and qi, strengthen the spleen and stop diarrhea. In rainy season, the spleen is severely injured by dampness. You can drink this Congee to strengthen the spleen and remove dampness. Especially suitable for those with indigestion and chronic diarrhea. Poria cocos, tangerine peel, rose tea, 5 grams each of Poria cocos and tangerine peel, 3 grams of roses, brewed with boiling water, consumed as a substitute for tea, 3-5 cups per day. Poria cocos has a mild and sweet taste, and enters the heart, lungs, and spleen meridians. It can promote diuresis, invigorate the spleen and stomach, and calm the heart and mind; Chenpi has a warm nature and a bitter taste. It can warm the stomach, dispel cold, regulate qi and strengthen the spleen, and dry dampness and phlegm; Roses have a warm and sweet taste with a slight bitterness. They can regulate qi, relieve depression, promote blood circulation, and dispel blood stasis. They can also calm the mind, relieve depression, and lower internal heat. The combination of various medicines can soothe the liver and regulate qi, strengthen the spleen and dispel dampness. During the rainy season, the moisture in nature gradually increases, the liver qi in the human body becomes stronger, and the spleen and stomach functions are inhibited. Common conditions such as spleen and stomach weakness, indigestion, diarrhea, and heavy phlegm and dampness can all be consumed with this tea. Nourishing the liver and spleen, regulating the five flavors. During the rainy season, people's liver qi gradually becomes stronger, and irritability can damage the liver. It is advisable to cultivate temperament and smooth emotions. The weather tends to be cold and humid, which can easily damage the spleen and lungs. We should start by nourishing the liver and spleen, and harmonizing the five flavors. Rainwater "diet should be eaten with sweet and neutral foods, such as spring bamboo shoots, shepherd's purse, Chinese toon sprouts, jujubes, yams, lotus seeds, water chestnuts, stir fried coix seed, etc., to soothe the liver, invigorate the spleen, and dispel dampness. In addition, eat less salty and sour foods to prevent convergence and hinder the rise of yang energy. At the same time, eat less fish, shrimp, seafood, and spicy and stimulating foods. (New Society)

Edit:Chen Jie Responsible editor:Li Ling

Source:Beijing Youth Daily

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