As the weather gradually gets colder during the Frost's Descent solar term, the incidence of chronic gastrointestinal diseases increases. Especially for individuals with a history of digestive tract ulcers, it is crucial to pay special attention to abdominal warmth and self-care. They must adhere to their doctor's treatment guidance and avoid foods that are highly irritating to the gastrointestinal mucosa.
persimmon
persimmons are highly nutritious, containing about 1 to 2 times more vitamins and sugar than common fruits. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), persimmons are considered sweet, cold, and slightly astringent, affecting the lung, spleen, stomach, and large intestine meridians. They have various benefits, including moistening the lungs to resolve phlegm, clearing heat to promote fluid generation, astringing the intestines to stop diarrhea, strengthening the spleen and benefiting the stomach, and promoting fluid production to moisten the bowels. Sweet persimmons can be eaten directly, while astringent persimmons require artificial de-astringency before consumption.
chestnut
Chestnuts are known for nourishing the stomach and spleen, strengthening the kidneys and sinews, activating blood to stop bleeding, and relieving cough and resolving phlegm, making them an excellent tonic food during the Frost's Descent season.
In TCM, chestnuts are believed to strengthen the spleen and stomach, fortify the kidneys and sinews, and invigorate blood to stop bleeding. They are considered highly effective for kidney deficiency, earning them the nickname "fruit of the kidney." Cooked chestnuts can harmonize the stomach and strengthen the spleen, alleviating spleen deficiency.
autumn pear
The golden autumn is the season for various pears to be harvested. Being in-season and fresh, they have minimal loss of nutrients, making them a superb fruit for autumn. In TCM, pears are thought to promote fluid generation, moisten dryness, clear heat, and resolve phlegm.
As the weather turns cool in autumn, the elderly and children may experience diarrhea from eating too many pears. For those with poor gastrointestinal function, it is best to boil pears in water and consume both the flesh and the soup together.