Source of manuscript: Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Third Hospital of Tianshui City
After the beginning of autumn, the air gradually dries up. Therefore, it is most likely to cause lung damage at this time. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that “spring nourishes the liver, summer nourishes the heart, autumn nourishes the lungs, and winter nourishes the kidneys”, especially for the elderly. If the lungs are injured due to autumn dryness, it is easy to be infected with many lung diseases in winter. Therefore, health preservation in autumn focuses on nourishing the lungs. Here I will introduce several kinds of foods that nourish the lungs and nourish the lungs, which are simple, practical and effective.
Lily: cleanses the heart and nourishes the body
Lily is sweet and cold. Returning to the Heart and Lung Meridian has the effects of nourishing yin and moistening the lungs, clearing the heart and calming the nerves. It has the effect of moistening dryness and clearing away heat for the human body. It contains vitamin C and vitamin E, etc., which can promote the metabolism of the skin. Make the skin better, and also contain protein, fat, pectin, vitamin B, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other substances, which play a tonic effect on the human body.
Lily can also nourish yin and moisten the lungs, and is also very effective for yin deficiency and dry cough. It is very suitable for autumn consumption.
Lotus root: appetizer
Li Shizhen called lotus root “spiritual root” in “Compendium of Materia Medica”, and the taste of lotus root is sweet , cold in nature, non-toxic, has been regarded as a good product for removing blood stasis and promoting body fluid since ancient times. Lotus root can eliminate fatigue and comfort the spirit. The elderly often eat lotus root, which can adjust the appetite, nourish the blood and nourish the marrow, calm the nerves and strengthen the brain, and has the effect of prolonging life.
Sydney: nourishing body fluid and moistening dryness
Pears are cool in nature, slightly cold, and have the functions of moistening lungs and clearing dryness, relieving cough and reducing phlegm, The effect of nourishing blood and promoting muscle growth. In autumn, there are often respiratory diseases and excessive phlegm. Sydney can be used to clear away heat and reduce phlegm.
Sydney pears can be eaten directly, made into juice for drinking, or stewed with Sydney Chuanbei, which is particularly effective for chronic cough. If the stomach is not very good, it is best to eat it cooked, the effect is better.
Yam: clearing the lungs and nourishing the lungs
Yam is rich in nutrients, and the mixture of glycoproteins has the effect of nourishing the spleen and nourishing the stomach Efficacy, at the same time, has the effect of clearing the lung and nourishing the kidney.
Tremella: nourishing yin and nourishing qi
Tremella is known as “the crown of bacteria”. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that tremella is moist, flat, and sweet. It can not only nourish yin and nourish qi, but also strengthen the body and strengthen the body, and has the effect of clearing the intestines.
Tremella has the effects of moisturizing the intestines, nourishing the stomach, nourishing qi, strengthening the heart, strengthening the body, nourishing the brain, beautifying the skin, rejuvenating the skin, and prolonging life.
In addition, the climate changes greatly in the autumn season. In daily life, we should maintain adequate sleep, go to bed early and wake up early, and develop a good sleep habit. At the same time, keep warm when sleeping at night to avoid cold. Cause colds, respiratory diseases. Keeping the indoor air flowing has a certain preventive effect on some autumn diseases. Keep exercising, but be careful not to exercise too much.
Drink more boiled water, light tea, juice drinks, soy milk, milk, etc. It is best to drink a glass of honey water every morning and evening to nourish yin and moisten dryness, make up for lost yin moistness, and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. Autumn dryness is the body fluid that is most likely to hurt people. Vegetables, fruits, etc. contain a lot of water, which can replenish the body fluid, and has the effects of promoting body fluid, moistening dryness, reducing heat and defecating.
People tend to feel irritable in autumn. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to spiritual recuperation. It is very important to maintain a happy mood. The nature of convergence, calmly through this eventful autumn. Listening to music more, taking a nap at noon, etc., are of great benefit to our body. At the same time, I wish you all good health and happiness every day in this crisp autumn season. (Contributed by He Xiaoli)