Nowadays, we are in the “long summer period” that traditional Chinese medicine calls it. The summer heat is bubbling, and there are often torrential rains. The humidity is naturally heavy, and the human body will inevitably appear. All kinds of discomfort. In addition, the weather is hot, and there is no air conditioner, iced drinks, or iced fruits every day. This day is simply impossible. But in this way, the spleen and stomach also “strike” because of the overload. If the spleen and stomach are out of harmony, it is easy to suffer from loss of appetite, abdominal fullness, chest tightness and vomiting, abdominal distension and abdominal pain. At this time, if you want to strengthen the spleen and nourish the stomach, you can eat some flavored food appropriately to promote appetite.
Perilla leaves: nourishes the stomach and relieves cold >When it comes to perilla leaves, I believe everyone is familiar with it. In daily life, people have long used basil as a dish, such as cold salad with basil leaves, grilled meat wrapped in basil leaves, fried snail with basil, scrambled eggs with basil… span>
Of course, perilla can not only be eaten, it can also be used as medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that perilla “governs the lower qi and eliminates the cold.” “Pharmacopoeia” (2015 edition) contains “Perilla leaves can relieve the exterior and dispel cold, promote qi and stomach”. People who like to eat raw and cold food and drink cold drinks are more prone to problems with the spleen and stomach, and are prone to stagnation of spleen and stomach qi, bloating, poor appetite, chest tightness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and other discomforts. Perilla leaves, this is where it comes in handy! It can not only “regulate Qi” but also “harmonize the stomach”, and drinking perilla leaf tea can moisten the intestines and relieve constipation and relieve symptoms such as fullness of the chest and abdomen. Health recommendation: perilla teaTake 6 grams of perilla leaves, wash and drain , put it in a cup, add boiling water to brew, and add an appropriate amount of sugar.
In addition, perilla leaves are pungent and warm, good at solving Symptoms of wind-cold, such as aversion to cold, fever, headache, nasal congestion, runny nose, no sweat, etc. Therefore, in the early stage of a cold, soaking basil leaves in water as a tea can remove the cold and significantly relieve discomfort. Health recommendation: Perilla ginger waterTake 10~15 grams of fresh perilla leaves, wash and set aside. Cut 3~5 slices of ginger, put 2 bowls of water and fry it into 1 bowl of water, add basil leaves, and continue to boil for 2~3 minutes. Effect: Suitable for wind-cold cough (cough, white and thin phlegm, aversion to cold and fever, no sweating, headache and body pain, nasal congestion, runny nose, white tongue coating). 
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Mint leaves: soothe liver and relieve depression, clear heat and relieve summer heat >“Pharmacopoeia” (2015 edition) contains “Mint, which can disperse wind-heat, clear the head, soothe the throat, clear the rash, and relieve the liver and qi.” In summer, it is common to have a fever and a cold. Once the fever occurs, the head and throat are also sore. And peppermint is pungent and cool in nature, pungent can diffuse, cool can clear benefit, it is a good hand in the treatment of wind-heat and common cold. During the mid-summer season, the heat and dampness entangle people, and the human body is prone to abdominal distention and pain,Discomfort such as vomiting and diarrhea. Have a cup of peppermint tea at this time to humidify and neutralize. In this climate, people are prone to chest tightness and rib pain. A little peppermint at this time can help you smooth liver and qi. In this way, mint leaves can be described as an indispensable “scented dish” in summer! 
In addition, in hot summer, people are always tired, tired and tired. At this time, take a few mint leaves to make tea, which refreshes the mind and refreshes the mind. Relieves depression, clears heat and relieves summer heat. Mint Relief Heat Tea5~10 grams of dried mint leaves, 5 grams of green tea, put in a teapot and add boiling water 400ml, steep for 5 minutes, filter the tea residue and drink it. Add a small amount of rock sugar or add a little honey to taste better.
In addition to soaking in water, mint leaves can also drink When used as a condiment, it can remove fishy mutton, increase appetite, and aid digestion, such as cold mint chicken shreds, mint mixed beef, etc. Finally, there are 3 types of people who should not eat mint:
- Pregnant women and women who are trying to conceive: Mint is cool, it is best not to take it;
- Lactating women: Mint can inhibit milk excretion, so it should not be taken;
- Yin deficiency People with fever and sweating and those with lung deficiency and cough:Mint has a strong flavor and strong pungent powder. Patients with fever and sweating caused by yin deficiency should use it with caution, and patients with lung deficiency and cough are also best not to take it.
, Hewei to stop vomitingWhen the heat is damp, the spleen and stomach are most injured. The human body will also experience the symptoms of “spleen due to summer heat”, manifested as fatigue, poor diet, even nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Huoxiang has a special aroma that makes people smell refreshed. And thanks to this special aroma, Huoxiang can not only dissolve the sticky damp evil, but also “refresh the spleen” and relieve the spleen and stomach trapped by damp evil.
More importantly, Huoxiang has a reputation as “the medicine for the hot summer” Couldn’t be more suitable. Huoxiang Removing Dampness Diet Recommended: Ingredients: Fresh Huoxiang 300g ( 30 to 50 grams of dried husk), 100 grams of rice. Practice:Rinse the fresh patchouli and soak it in water for 5~10 minutes, if you choose dry patchouli, soak it for 30 minutes;Put the Huoxiang into the pot, add water and cook for 5 minutes, filter and take the juice for later use; Add 100 grams of rice to the pot, boil it into porridge, then add the Huoxiang juice and boil it . 
In addition to being used as a dietary therapy, Huoxiang also has 2 health regimens, you may wish to try:① Soak your feetWhen soaking your feet, put a few leaves of Agaricus in the water to dehumidify, remove heat, and prevent colds.< span>
②SachetsSachets made of Agaricus Calming the mind and calming the mind, removing dampness and strengthening the spleen, inhibiting bacteria and relieving itching.Reminder:
- Huoxiang is warm in nature, people with yin deficiency and excessive heat and humidity are not recommended to eat too much Huoxiang. If such people really want to eat it, it is best to pair them with some cold ingredients , such as chrysanthemum, mint, lotus leaf, etc.
- Huoxiang is A kind of traditional Chinese medicine, which is one of the ingredients of “Huoxiangzhengqi preparation” on the market, but the two cannot be used instead.
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