How to regulate poor spleen and stomach absorption? Chinese medicine teaches you food therapy

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the spleen and stomach are the foundation of acquired constitution. A poor spleen and stomach can easily cause problems in the human digestive system. If the spleen and stomach are not in good condition, nutrients cannot be absorbed well, resulting in malnutrition and insufficient qi and blood. So how can we regulate poor spleen and stomach absorption?

1: Shiitake mushrooms are sweet and neutral in nature. Function: Boosts stomach qi and relieves acne. It is suitable for weak spleen and stomach, loss of appetite, fatigue and weakness. It is an allergenic food and should not be eaten by people with measles, skin diseases, or allergic diseases.

2: Sweet potatoes are sweet, neutral in nature, and enter the spleen and stomach meridians. Function: Nourishes the spleen and stomach, strengthens qi and energy, and relaxes the intestines and stomach. It is suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach, thin body, fatigue, poor appetite and diarrhea. Eating too much can easily cause acid reflux, heartburn, and gastrointestinal bloating.

3: Chestnuts are sweet and warm in nature, and enter the spleen, stomach, and kidney meridians. Function: Nourishes the spleen and stomach, nourishes the kidneys and strengthens the tendons, promotes blood circulation and stops bleeding. It is suitable for spleen deficiency, poor appetite, nausea and diarrhea. People with qi stagnation and abdominal bloating should avoid eating it.

1: Ingredients for chestnut porridge: 300 grams of yam, 100 grams of cooked chestnuts, 40 grams of rice, 60 grams of glutinous rice, 10 grams of wolfberry, and 7 red dates; Preparation: Peel the yam, wash the red dates, and peel the chestnuts; cut the yam into even-sized pieces; Put water in the pot, wash the rice and glutinous rice and put them into the pot; Add the yam and red dates; When it has been cooked for 40 minutes, add the chestnuts and wolfberries and cook for more than 10 minutes. Efficacy: This product has the effect of strengthening the spleen and kidney.

2: Ingredients for walnut porridge: 30 grams of japonica rice, 30 grams of walnuts, 15 grams of lotus seeds, 15 grams of yam, 10 grams of Morinda officinalis, and 10 grams of Cynomorium songaricum. Preparation: Crush the walnut kernels and set aside; wash the polished rice and set aside; remove the core of the lotus seeds; wash and peel the yam, cut into small pieces and set aside; wrap the Morinda officinalis and Cynomorium songaricum with gauze and set aside. Add appropriate amount of water to a large casserole, put in all the main ingredients to cook porridge, and add appropriate amount of brown sugar for seasoning. Efficacy: This product has the effects of nourishing the kidney and strengthening yang, strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi. It is suitable for patients with osteoporosis due to deficiency of both spleen and kidney.

3: Ingredients for jujube porridge: 10 jujubes, 100 grams of glutinous rice, and appropriate amount of rock sugar juice. Preparation: Wash the polished japonica rice and jujube, put them into an aluminum pot, add appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat until it becomes porridge, then add rock sugar juice, stir evenly and serve in a bowl. Efficacy: Strengthens the spleen and replenishes Qi. It is suitable for symptoms such as weak spleen and stomach, anemia, stomach deficiency and poor appetite.

4: Ingredients for yam porridge: 500 grams of raw Huai yam and white sugar. Preparation: Finely sieve the Chinese yam, put it into a basin, and add cold water to make a paste. Put appropriate amount of water in the pot and bring it to a boil. Add yam powder while stirring, cook until cooked, and add sugar to taste. Efficacy: Yam is rich in starch, protein, minerals and vitamins. "Compendium of Materia Medica" records that it "benefits the stomach qi, strengthens the spleen and stomach, stops diarrhea and dysentery, resolves phlegm and saliva, and moisturizes the skin and fur."

Pay attention to regulating your spleen and stomach, chew your meals slowly, and drink less cold drinks.