What medicine should I take to strengthen my spleen and stomach?

Weak spleen and stomach is a disease in traditional Chinese medicine. The reason why people experience this condition is mainly due to their living habits, and their own psychological factors can also affect the health of the spleen and stomach. In fact, such a problem is not a big problem. You just need to pay more attention to conditioning in your daily life. So the question is, what medicine should be taken to strengthen the spleen and stomach?

milk

It tastes sweet, is neutral in nature, and enters the lung and stomach meridians. Function: Nourishes the lungs and stomach, produces body fluids, and moisturizes the large intestine. It is suitable for stomach pain caused by yin deficiency and constipation due to lack of body fluid; in modern times, it is used to treat peptic ulcer and habitual constipation. People with diarrhea, spleen deficiency and dampness should avoid eating it.

Jujube

Sweet in taste, warm in nature. It has the functions of nourishing qi and blood, tonifying the spleen and stomach, promoting fluid production and quenching thirst, and strengthening the spirit and strength. It is suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach, poor appetite, loose stools, insufficient qi and blood, anemia and ischemia, sallow complexion and thin muscles, and restless sleep. Children should not eat raw food, and should not eat too much cooked food at one time. Eating too much will cause dampness and heat, stomach bloating and fullness, and damage teeth.

White Beans

It is mild in nature, sweet in taste, and can nourish weak spleen and stomach. "Compendium of Materia Medica" says: "White lentils are warm and mild in nature, and are neutral. They are the grain of the spleen, and can stop diarrhea and warm the spleen and stomach. Bencao Qiuzhen also explains: "How do lentils nourish the spleen? The spleen likes sweetness, and lentils have a sweet taste, so they are beneficial to the spleen?"

Tripe

It is mild in nature, sweet in taste, and can also nourish the spleen and stomach. Many doctors in the past dynasties have discussed this issue. “Compendium of Materia Medica for Daily Use” records that “beef tripe can harmonize the stomach and benefit the spleen and stomach.” "Bencao Mengquan" also calls beef tripe "strengthening the spleen and stomach", and "Compendium of Materia Medica" also says it can "replenish the middle and replenish qi, and nourish the spleen and stomach." "Sheep tripe has the same function as cow tripe, and is suitable for people with spleen deficiency."

spinach

It tastes sweet and cool in nature, can moisten dryness and nourish the liver, benefit the intestines and stomach, and relieve constipation. "Compendium of Materia Medica for Food Therapy": It benefits the five internal organs, clears the intestines and stomach, and detoxifies alcohol. "Spinach can promote gastric and pancreatic secretion, increase appetite, and aid digestion; the rich fiber can also help intestinal peristalsis and facilitate defecation. However, spinach has a high oxalic acid content, which hinders calcium absorption. It should be avoided from being eaten with high-calcium foods such as tofu and seaweed, or it should be blanched before cooking to remove the oxalic acid.

Cabbage

It has the effects of strengthening the spleen and stomach, relieving acute pain, detoxifying and reducing swelling, clearing away heat and promoting diuresis. It can be used for symptoms such as chest tightness, thirst, sore throat, urinary obstruction, deafness, poor sleep, joint discomfort and abdominal pain caused by internal heat. The vitamin C and other ingredients it contains have the effect of relieving pain and promoting ulcer healing. Cabbage stewed with coix seed, tangerine peel and honey can be used to treat epigastric pain, upper abdominal distension, and gastric and duodenal ulcers. Cabbage stewed with red beans, winter melon and rock sugar can reduce swelling and promote diuresis. People with loose stools and weak spleen and stomach should not eat too much. Cabbage is rich in anti-aging antioxidants, which have the effect of improving immunity and promoting physical health. Potassium is very beneficial for preventing and treating high blood pressure. Vitamin K helps prevent blood clotting and strengthens bones. Vitamin U has the function of protecting mucosal cells and is said to be effective in preventing and treating stomach fire and gastric ulcers.

Porridge

Porridge is easy to digest, especially eight-treasure porridge, which contains peanuts, almonds, sugar, etc. It is higher in calories and richer, and is good for the stomach. Fresh peanuts are rich in protein and fat, which can effectively protect the stomach. There are three principles for determining breakfast foods that are suitable for nourishing the stomach: easy to digest, non-irritating, and nutritious. Such as: egg custard, egg soup, boiled eggs, soybeans, soy products, vegetables, fruits, etc.

Recommended diet: 1 bottle of yogurt or half a pound of fresh milk, oatmeal, 1 steamed or boiled egg, fruit (watermelon, banana) or noodles. Suggested duration: about 20 minutes.