People are based on qi and blood, and when they are full of qi and blood, they are healthy, ruddy and refreshed.
When we describe a person as in good health, we often say that he has a "good complexion", precisely because sufficient qi and blood is an important manifestation of human health.
On the contrary, a lack of qi and blood can lead to various physical discomforts and even diseases.
In TCM theory, a deficiency of qi and blood is qi deficiency and blood deficiency. When the human body is deficient in qi and blood, it is prone to problems such as mental trance, palpitations, joint pain, emaciation or obesity. These problems not only affect physical health, but also daily life and work.
Traditional Chinese medicine often says: "Qi is the handsome of blood, and blood is the mother of qi." This quote illustrates the close relationship between qi and blood. Qi can promote the flow of blood in the body, so that the blood can fully nourish all parts of the body; Blood is the carrier of qi, which can transport qi to all parts of the body and maintain the normal functioning of the body. Therefore, maintaining the balance of qi and blood is essential for good health.
The main reasons for the lack of qi and blood are as follows:
Congenital deficiency: If the parent is weak or undernourished during pregnancy, it can lead to a pre-existing lack of blood in the child.
Acquired malnutrition: If the diet is not modest, overworked, and long-term illness does not heal, it may deplete qi and blood, resulting in a lack of qi and blood.
Weakness of the spleen and stomach: The spleen and stomach are the source of qi and blood biochemistry, if the spleen and stomach are weak, they will not be able to fully absorb the nutrients in the food, resulting in a deficiency of qi and blood.
So how to nourish qi and blood.
You can eat these 3 types of food regularly:
Angelica red date pork rib soup.
Ingredients: pork ribs, red dates, angelica, some condiments.
Method: Clean the ribs, chop them into small pieces, blanch to remove the blood foam. Wash the red dates and angelica, put them in a pot with the pork ribs, add an appropriate amount of water, skim off the foam after boiling, turn to low heat and simmer for 1-2 hours, add condiments to taste.
Efficacy: Angelica red date pork rib soup has the effect of nourishing qi and nourishing blood, regulating menstruation and relieving pain, and is suitable for people with insufficient qi and blood, pale complexion, and irregular menstruation.
2.Blood glutinous rice and red date porridge.
Ingredients: blood glutinous rice, red dates, rock sugar.
Method: Clean the blood glutinous rice and red dates, add an appropriate amount of water to the pot, boil over high heat, turn to low heat and simmer until the blood glutinous rice is soft and rotten, add an appropriate amount of rock sugar to taste.
Efficacy: Blood glutinous rice and red date porridge has the effect of nourishing blood and invigorating qi, regulating the spleen and stomach, and is suitable for people with insufficient qi and blood, weak spleen and stomach, and indigestion.
3.White fungus and red date soup.
Ingredients: white fungus, red dates, rock sugar to taste.
Method: Soak the white fungus in advance, wash and tear it into small flowers; Wash and pit the jujubes. Put the white fungus and red dates into the pot, add an appropriate amount of water, boil over high heat, turn to low heat and simmer for 30 minutes, add an appropriate amount of rock sugar to taste.
Efficacy: White fungus and red date soup has the effect of nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness, nourishing blood and soothing the nerves, and is suitable for people with insufficient qi and blood, insomnia and dreams, and dryness.
These meals are all good choices for replenishing qi and blood, and you can choose the ingredients and recipes that suit you according to your taste and preferences. At the same time, it is also important to maintain a balanced and varied diet and avoid picky eating or overeating.