The beginning of autumn is one of the 24 solar terms in China, which marks the end of summer and the beginning of autumn. In this solar term, the qi is gradually refreshed and the temperature gradually decreases, which is a good time to regulate the body. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that in the solar term of the beginning of autumn, health preservation is very important. This article will introduce you to several Chinese herbal prescriptions to help you maintain your health and survive the autumn season healthily at the beginning of autumn.
1. Codonopsis wolfberry chicken soup.
This soup uses Codonopsis and wolfberry as the main materials, and chicken as the auxiliary materials, which has the effects of nourishing qi and nourishing blood, invigorating qi and stomach, nourishing essence and qi, and nourishing yin. It is suitable for qi deficiency and lack of blood, fatigue, physical weakness, dizziness and sweating, palpitations, dry eyes and mouth.
Method: 10 grams of Codonopsis, 15 grams of wolfberry. One piece of chicken (about half a kilogram). First, wash the chicken, remove the bones, and cut it into cubes; After washing the codonopsis and wolfberry, put it in a pot with the chicken, add an appropriate amount of water, and cook until the chicken is cooked and rotten. Consume once a week.
2. Longan red date egg soup.
This soup uses longan and red dates as the main ingredients, and eggs as auxiliary materials, which has the effects of nourishing qi and blood, nourishing yin and moisturizing the skin, and enhancing the immune system. It is suitable for symptoms such as deficiency of qi and blood, upset hands and feet, and dizziness.
Method: 15 grams of longan, 10 red dates, one egg. First of all, wash the longan and red dates, add an appropriate amount of water, boil and then turn to low heat and cook for about 30 minutes, wait until the soup is dark red, beat in the eggs and cook until the eggs are cooked. Consume once a week.
3. Stewed chicken soup with astragalus and red dates.
This soup uses astragalus and red dates as the main ingredients, and chicken as auxiliary materials, which has the effects of replenishing qi and blood, improving immunity and so on. It is suitable for symptoms such as qi deficiency and blood weakness, malnutrition, and paleness.
Method: 15 grams of astragalus, 10 red dates. One piece of chicken (about half a kilogram). First, wash the chicken, remove the bones, and cut it into cubes; After washing the astragalus and red dates, put them in a pot with the chicken, add an appropriate amount of water, and cook until the chicken is cooked and rotten. Consume once a week.
Fourth, angelica red dates lean meat soup.
This soup uses angelica and red dates as the main materials, and lean meat as auxiliary materials, which has the functions of nourishing blood, regulating menstruation, and increasing red blood cells. It is suitable for symptoms such as blood deficiency, irregular menstruation, weakness and fatigue, and easy fatigue.
Method: 15 grams of angelica, 10 red dates, 250 grams of lean meat. First, wash the lean meat and cut it into chunks; After washing the angelica and red dates, put them in a pot with the lean meat, add an appropriate amount of water, and cook until the lean meat is soft and rotten. Consume once a week.
In short, the beginning of autumn is a good time to recuperate your body, and the temperature gradually decreases in autumn, so you need to adjust your eating habits. Therefore, we should consume foods that nourish and strengthen the spleen, such as longan, red dates, wolfberry, astragalus and other Chinese herbal medicines, to help our physical health and enhance immunity. Of course, the above Chinese herbal prescriptions are only for healthy people, if you feel unwell, you also need to choose the corresponding method according to the relevant symptoms.