Let's talk about the health things of Lichun
Fan Letter】Hello dear doctor! I'm a big fan of yours and have been following your health science articles. Recently, I have found myself with a weak spleen and dampness, and I often feel tired and indigestion. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, spleen deficiency and dampness refer to the weakness of the spleen qi and its inability to transport water and dampness normally, resulting in internal resistance of dampness. I heard that lentil fragrant soup is a decoction that dispels dampness and strengthens the spleen, and I wondered if it was suitable for me to drink. Can you answer my question about lentil soup?
Popular science answers] Dear fans, hello! Glad to hear from you. Lentil fragrant herb soup is indeed a decoction suitable for spleen deficiency and dampness. Below I will give you detailed answers to your questions about lentil soup.
Lentil Herb Soup is a traditional Chinese medicine prescription whose main ingredients include lentils, herbs, poria cocos, atractylodes and so on. The legislative idea of this prescription originates from the "Spasmodic Dampness and Drinking Disease" in the "Jin Kui Yaolu", which is mainly used for the symptoms caused by dampness and spleen. Modern medical research has also shown that lentil fragrant soup has the effects of regulating immunity, improving digestive function, and anti-inflammatory.
The mechanism of action of lentil fragrant herb soup is mainly as follows:
1.Lentils: It has the effect of strengthening the spleen and invigorating qi, and stopping diarrhea, and has a good conditioning effect on patients with weak spleen and indigestion.
2.Herb: It has the effect of dispelling dampness and dissolving the surface and promoting lung qi, which can help the body discharge excess water and dampness and improve the symptoms of spleen deficiency and dampness.
3.Poria cocos: It has the effect of diluting water and dampness, strengthening the spleen and soothing the nerves, promoting water metabolism and reducing the symptoms of spleen deficiency and dampness.
4.Atractylodes macrocephalus: It has the effect of strengthening the spleen and invigorating qi, drying dampness and improving water, and has a good conditioning effect on patients with weak spleen and internal resistance of water and dampness.
The drinking method of lentil fragrant soup is generally to add the above herbs to decoction in water, and take the juice to drink. You can adjust the dosage of herbs according to your actual situation and taste. When drinking lentil soup, you should pay attention to the following:
1.Dietary conditioning: Mix with light, easy-to-digest foods and avoid spicy, greasy, raw and cold and other irritating foods.
2.Routine: Get enough sleep and avoid overexertion.
3.Moderate exercise: Moderate aerobic exercise, such as walking, jogging, etc., can help promote qi and blood circulation and improve the symptoms of spleen deficiency and dampness.
4.Maintain a good mood: Avoid excessive mood swings and maintain a good mood.
In short, lentil fragrant herb soup is a decoction suitable for spleen deficiency and dampness. In the process of drinking, it is necessary to pay attention to the conditioning of diet, work and rest, exercise and other aspects to achieve the best effect. I hope you find my answers helpful and I wish you good health!
References] 1"The Golden Essentials".Spasm damp drinking sickness. Zhang Zhongjing.
2.Dictionary of Chinese MedicineLentil soup. China Publishing House of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Thank you for taking the time to read our article. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. I wish you all the best!