The solar term of Xiaoman is at the intersection of spring and summer. At this time, the yang qi begins to be enriched and reaches the state of “little fullness”. As the so-called summer heat is full of dampness, after a small full, the temperature gradually rises, sweating more, and rainwater increases, the humidity increases, the human body will feel greasy and uncomfortable, and it is easy to be upset. At this time, it is appropriate to eat some medicated meals. This can be improved. Today, I would like to introduce some common medicinal foods, which not only taste good, but also relieve heat and dampness.
Lotus leaf tea. Lotus leaf has the functions of clearing summer heat and removing dampness, raising hair and clearing yang, cooling blood and stopping bleeding. Cut the sun-dried lotus leaves into small pieces, make tea and drink, the fragrance is fragrant, it is a very good drink in summer.
Coix Seed and Gorgon Bean Porridge. Coix seed is the dry and mature seed kernel of Coix seed, which has the functions of diverting water and dampness, invigorating the spleen and stopping diarrhea. Gorgon is the dry and mature seed kernel of Nymphaeaceae, which has the functions of invigorating the spleen and stopping diarrhea, removing dampness and preventing belt, and nourishing the kidney and strengthening the essence. The practice is to wash the mung beans and coix seeds, soak them for 1-2 hours, and then cook them slowly. If it is dried Gorgon, it should be soaked for the same time as mung beans and coix seed, and boiled together. It’s convenient and delicious, and it also effectively removes moisture from the body.
White lentils and rice porridge. White lentils are the dried and mature seeds of legume lentils, which have the effect of invigorating the spleen and removing dampness and relieving heat stroke. The practice is to soak the white lentils for 8-10 hours, wash the rice, soak for 1 hour, and put them in a casserole with the white lentils. Add water to the casserole, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat, and simmer until the lentils are soft and ready to eat. Rice can nourish the spleen and stomach, white lentils can dispel dampness and relieve summer heat, and a bowl of porridge can dispel summer heat and dampness. It is a healthy porridge for all ages.
In addition, although the weather is getting hotter during the Xiaoman season, don’t be too gluttonous with cold food. Eating cold food at this time can easily cause gastrointestinal discomfort, and even cause diarrhea and other symptoms. food is better. At the same time, be careful not to exercise strenuously, to avoid profuse sweating, which hurts the yang and the yin.