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Fan Letter] Dear Doctor, Hello! I'm a big fan of yours and have been following your health science articles. Recently, I have seen some claims about black foods on the Internet, which are believed to have the effects of nourishing kidney yin, nourishing liver and blood, and improving immunity. I'm very curious and want to ask you if these black foods really have these magical effects? If so, can you recommend some common black foods and explain their TCM principles and how to eat them? Looking forward to your reply, thank you!
Popular science answers] Dear fans, hello! Thank you very much for your trust and support. The claim about black food is indeed mentioned in TCM theory. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that black food has the effect of nourishing kidney yin, nourishing liver and blood, and improving immunity, which stems from the practical experience and theoretical research of ancient medical scientists.
First of all, let's understand the importance of nourishing kidney yin. Kidney Yin is an important yin fluid in the human body, which plays an important role in maintaining the balance of yin and yang in the body, moisturizing the internal organs, and nourishing bones and hair. If the kidney yin is sufficient, the body is healthy and the resistance is strong; On the contrary, it is easy to have symptoms such as soreness in the waist and knees, dizziness, tinnitus, and hair loss.
Secondly, it is also very important to replenish the liver and blood. If the liver blood is sufficient, the liver function is normal, the mood is stable, and the vision is clear; If the liver blood is insufficient, it is easy to have symptoms such as dry eyes, astringent eyes, mood swings, and paleness.
Finally, boosting immunity is another important role for black foods. Immunity is an important force for the human body to resist diseases, and improving immunity can help prevent diseases and maintain good health.
So, which black foods have these miraculous effects? Here are a few common black foods that I recommend for you, as well as how to eat them in Chinese medicine::
1.Black sesame seeds: Black sesame seeds are sweet in taste, flat in nature, and return to the liver, kidneys, and lungs. It has the effect of nourishing the liver and kidney, nourishing sperm and blood, and moisturizing dryness. How to eat: You can fry black sesame seeds and grind them into powder, eat them in moderation every day, or add honey, milk, etc. to make black sesame paste.
2.Black fungus: black fungus is sweet in taste, flat in nature, and returns to the stomach and large intestine. It has the effect of moisturizing yin and dryness, cooling blood and stopping bleeding. How to eat: Black fungus can be soaked and stir-fried or stewed with other ingredients such as vegetables and meat.
3.Seaweed: Seaweed is sweet in taste, cold in nature, and returns to the liver, stomach, and bladder meridians. It has the effect of nourishing the liver and kidneys, clearing away heat and detoxifying, diuresis and swelling. How to eat: After soaking the seaweed, add an appropriate amount of seasoning and hard-boiled eggs, tofu, etc.
4.Black rice: Black rice is sweet in taste, warm in nature, and returns to the spleen, stomach, and kidney meridians. It has the effect of nourishing kidney yin, nourishing liver and blood, strengthening the spleen and stomach. How to eat: You can cook black rice into porridge and eat it in moderation every day.
5.Mulberry: Mulberry is sweet in taste, cold in nature, and returns to the liver and kidney meridians. It has the effect of nourishing the liver and kidneys, benefiting sperm and blood, and inventing the purpose of Wu. How to eat: You can wash the mulberries and eat them directly, or make mulberry juice, mulberry paste, etc.
The above are a few black foods that I recommend for you, all of which have the effects of nourishing kidney yin, nourishing liver and blood, and improving immunity. Of course, diet is only one aspect of maintaining good health, and it is also necessary to pay attention to reasonable work and rest, moderate exercise, and maintaining a good attitude. We hope you find this information helpful and wish you good health!
References: 1"The Yellow Emperor's Neijing: Su Wen".
2."Shennong's Materia Medica".
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