Qi stagnation refers to a type of constitution in which qi stagnation in the body leads to a decline in body functions and is prone to depression, anxiety, insomnia, stomach pain, etc. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, the dietary care of qi stagnation should be based on the principles of soothing the liver and relieving depression, regulating qi and invigorating blood, so as to improve physical functions and alleviate the symptoms of qi stagnation.
1. Dietary principles.
Eat more foods that relieve liver depression: such as citrus, hawthorn, kumquat, radish, etc., these foods can relieve liver depression, regulate qi and activate blood, and improve the symptoms of qi depression. Eat less astringent foods: such as black plums, persimmons, pomegranates, etc., these foods can aggravate the symptoms of qi depression. Control the amount of food you eat: Avoid overeating so as not to increase the burden on the spleen and stomach. 2. Dietary prescriptions.
Citrus hawthorn drinking ingredients: 100 grams of citrus, 50 grams of hawthorn, appropriate amount of rock sugar. Method: Peel the citrus and cut it into small piecesHawthorn washed, pitted and cut into small pieces;Put the citrus and hawthorn into the pot, add an appropriate amount of water and rock sugar to taste, bring to a boil and turn to low heat and cook for about 30 minutes. Efficacy: Citrus has the effect of soothing the liver and relieving depression, hawthorn can eliminate food accumulation, invigorate blood and dispel blood stasis, and the combination of the two can improve the symptoms of qi depression. Kumquat radish soup ingredients: 10 kumquats, 200 grams of radish, salt to taste. Method: Wash the kumquat and cut it into small piecesWash the radish and cut it into small pieces;Put the kumquat and radish into a pot, add an appropriate amount of water and salt to taste, bring to a boil and turn to low heat and cook for about 30 minutes. Efficacy: Kumquat has the effect of soothing the liver and relieving depression, and radish can eliminate food and accumulation, promote qi and activate blood, and the combination of the two can improve the symptoms of qi depression. Rose tea ingredients: 10 grams of dried roses, appropriate amount of rock sugar. Method: Soak the roses until soft, wash;Put the roses and rock sugar into the pot, add an appropriate amount of water and boil, then turn to low heat and cook for about 30 minutes. Efficacy: Roses have the effect of soothing the liver and relieving depression, which can improve the symptoms of qi depression. 3. Precautions.
People with qi depression should pay attention to maintaining a happy mood and avoiding mood swings and anxiety to avoid aggravating qi depression symptoms. Exercise more, such as walking, jogging, yoga, etc., to promote blood circulation and smooth flow of qi and blood. Pay attention to food hygiene and avoid overeating and eating unclean food. If the symptoms of qi depression are severe or prolonged, you should seek medical attention promptly. The dietary care for qi stagnation should be based on the principles of soothing the liver and relieving depression, regulating qi and activating blood.