One needs to prepare their body.
Today marks the Frost's Descent, the last of the 24 solar terms of autumn, signifying autumn's end and the imminent arrival of winter. There's a saying, "It's better to nourish your body during Frost's Descent than during winter," meaning you should lay a good foundation for your body before winter. If your spleen function is too strong at this time, it can easily lead to stomach problems. Therefore, health preservation during this period should focus on promoting fluid production and moistening dryness, gentle tonification, and strengthening the spleen and stomach.
The spleen and stomach are considered the foundation of acquired constitution. It's said that the spleen and stomach "fear four things: raw food, cold food, overeating, and anger." It's well-known that consuming too much raw and cold food is bad for the body, mainly because the body needs to adjust its temperature before digesting raw and cold foods, disrupting its normal rhythm.
Similarly, irregular eating habits, such as eating at inconsistent times or alternating between hunger and fullness, can also disrupt the rhythm of the spleen and stomach, increasing their burden.
For those with a deficiency and coldness in the spleen and stomach, 10 grams each of Codonopsis and Astragalus can be steeped to make a tea. This tea can promote the transportation and transformation functions of the spleen and stomach and replenish qi and strengthen the middle burner. As early as in "Treatise on the Spleen and Stomach," Codonopsis and Astragalus were combined in the "Buzhong Yiqi Tang" (Decoction for Replenishing the Middle and Boosting Qi), which is suitable for spleen and stomach qi deficiency and insufficient middle qi.
Codonopsis is sweet and warm in nature, tending to nourish yin. It can replenish qi and promote fluid production, and invigorate the spleen and nourish the stomach. Astragalus is sweet and warm in nature, tending to nourish yang. It can replenish qi, raise yang, strengthen the exterior, and consolidate the superficial. When used together, they complement each other, one yin and one yang, achieving the effect of replenishing qi and promoting fluid production. It should be noted that pregnant women, individuals with high blood pressure, or those who are unwell should avoid this tea. Health-preserving teas are primarily for preventing illness and conditioning the body. If you have discomfort in your spleen and stomach, it is advisable to consult a Chinese medicine practitioner for treatment tailored to your constitution.
In addition to tea remedies, Chinese yam is also a good ingredient for conditioning the spleen and stomach. You can try adding fresh Chinese yam when stir-frying dishes. I particularly enjoy stewing lean pork soup with Chinese yam for my son; it's both delicious and beneficial for strengthening the spleen.
The spleen and stomach are considered the foundation of acquired constitution. It's said that the spleen and stomach "fear four things: raw food, cold food, overeating, and anger." It's well-known that consuming too much raw and cold food is bad for the body, mainly because the body needs to adjust its temperature before digesting raw and cold foods, disrupting its normal rhythm.
Similarly, irregular eating habits, such as eating at inconsistent times or alternating between hunger and fullness, can also disrupt the rhythm of the spleen and stomach, increasing their burden.
For those with a deficiency and coldness in the spleen and stomach, 10 grams each of Codonopsis and Astragalus can be steeped to make a tea. This tea can promote the transportation and transformation functions of the spleen and stomach and replenish qi and strengthen the middle burner. As early as in "Treatise on the Spleen and Stomach," Codonopsis and Astragalus were combined in the "Buzhong Yiqi Tang" (Decoction for Replenishing the Middle and Boosting Qi), which is suitable for spleen and stomach qi deficiency and insufficient middle qi.
Codonopsis is sweet and warm in nature, tending to nourish yin. It can replenish qi and promote fluid production, and invigorate the spleen and nourish the stomach. Astragalus is sweet and warm in nature, tending to nourish yang. It can replenish qi, raise yang, strengthen the exterior, and consolidate the superficial. When used together, they complement each other, one yin and one yang, achieving the effect of replenishing qi and promoting fluid production. It should be noted that pregnant women, individuals with high blood pressure, or those who are unwell should avoid this tea. Health-preserving teas are primarily for preventing illness and conditioning the body. If you have discomfort in your spleen and stomach, it is advisable to consult a Chinese medicine practitioner for treatment tailored to your constitution.
In addition to tea remedies, Chinese yam is also a good ingredient for conditioning the spleen and stomach. You can try adding fresh Chinese yam when stir-frying dishes. I particularly enjoy stewing lean pork soup with Chinese yam for my son; it's both delicious and beneficial for strengthening the spleen.