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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 sayings about traditional Chinese medicine health preservation on the Internet, which mentions "2 teas, 3 white and 3 acupoints", which are said to nourish yin and lungs, nourish the spleen and stomach, and improve immunity. I'm intrigued by these claims, but I'm not sure about their science. Can you help me answer this question from the perspective of a medical professional?
Popular science answers] Dear fans, hello! Thank you very much for your trust and support. Regarding the "2 teas, 3 whites and 3 acupoints" you mentioned, Chinese traditional Chinese medicine does have a lot of valuable experience in health care. Next, I will analyze the scientific nature of this statement for you in detail from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine.
First, let's take a look at "2 teas". In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, tea is a good health drink, which has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, refreshing and refreshing the mind. Here, the 2 recommended teas are:
1.Green tea: Green tea is unfermented, retains the natural substances of tea, and has a good heat-clearing, detoxification and antioxidant effect. For nourishing yin and nourishing the lungs, the tea polyphenols and catechins in green tea can inhibit lung inflammation and protect lung function.
2.Black tea: Black tea is a fully fermented tea that has the effect of dissipating cold in temperature and strengthening the spleen and stomach. The tea polyphenols and flavonoids in black tea can boost immunity and resist viruses and bacteria.
Next up is the "3 Whites". In traditional Chinese medicine, white food often has the effect of nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness, nourishing the spleen and stomach. The three white foods recommended here include:
1.White radish: White radish is cool, has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, moistening the lungs and relieving cough. For nourishing yin and nourishing the lungs, white radish is rich in water, which can moisturize the lungs and reduce cough symptoms.
2.Lily: Lily is slightly cold, with the effect of nourishing yin and moistening the lungs, clearing the heart and calming the nerves. A variety of bioactive substances in lilies, such as polysaccharides, phenolic compounds, etc., can improve immunity and enhance the body's resistance.
3.Yam: Yam is flat in nature, and has the effect of nourishing the spleen and lungs, nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness. The mucus protein, polysaccharides and other components in yam have a good effect on nourishing the spleen and stomach and improving immunity.
Finally, there are "3 holes". In the meridian theory of traditional Chinese medicine, massaging specific acupuncture points can regulate body functions and achieve the effect of health preservation. The three acupuncture points recommended here include:
1.Lung Yu acupoint: located in the back of the third thoracic vertebra spinous process next to the opening 15 inches, massage the lung Yu acupoint can regulate lung qi and relieve cough, asthma and other symptoms.
2.Zusanli: Located on the anterolateral side of the calf, 3 inches below the calf's nose, one horizontal finger (middle finger) from the anterior edge of the tibia. Massaging Zusanli can strengthen the spleen and stomach, replenish qi and blood, and improve immunity.
3.Shenque acupoint: Located in the abdomen, in the middle of the navel. Massaging the Shenque acupoints can dispel cold in warmth, replenish qi and nourish yin, and regulate gastrointestinal function.
To sum up, the statement "2 tea, 3 white and 3 holes" does have a certain scientific basis. Through a reasonable combination of diet and massage of acupuncture points, the purpose of nourishing yin and nourishing the lungs, nourishing the spleen and stomach, and improving immunity can be achieved. However, it should be noted that everyone's physique is different, and the regimen method should vary from person to person, and it is best to carry out it under the guidance of a professional doctor. I hope my answer is helpful to you!
References] 1Chen Yaotang, Lu Jianjing, Yang Zuohan, Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Preservation [M] Beijing: China Publishing House of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010
2.Wang Fengqi, Hu Weiqin, Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Care[M] Beijing: Health Press, 2012
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