People living in society often encounter things that make them angry. After getting angry, one may also feel physically uncomfortable, experiencing chest tightness, abdominal bloating, loss of appetite, poor sleep, and frequent nightmares. Anger can also lead to various diseases. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes: "A hundred diseases are born from anger." Stagnant qi transforms into fire, stagnant qi gives rise to phlegm, and it can also cause diseases such as high blood pressure, cerebrovascular accidents, and major bleeding. Therefore, the ancient methods of fitness and disease prevention have always emphasized keeping a smile and maintaining an optimistic mood to benefit health preservation. The following introduces some foods that can regulate qi and also treat several other diseases.
1. Radish:
It is good at regulating qi and strengthening the stomach. It has the effect of clearing heat and resolving phlegm for those with qi stagnation, fire, and phlegm. Green radishes have the best effect, followed by red-skinned, white-fleshed ones, while carrots are ineffective. It is best eaten raw; if you have a stomach condition, you can make radish soup.
2. Beer:
Some people like to drink alcohol after getting angry, which can more easily lead to diseases. Because alcohol traps qi and also helps generate heat, it can easily cause a sudden rise in blood pressure. However, beer is the only one that not only has no such side effects but also regulates qi, whets the appetite, and changes the mood of annoyance. Drinking it in moderation will be beneficial.
3. Rose:
Adding a few petals of rose to tea has the effect of regulating qi. Those who are not in the habit of drinking tea can brew rose petals alone, or place fragrant roses in a vase in the room; inhaling the floral scent can also regulate qi and calm the mind.
4. Lotus Root:
Lotus root can promote circulation of qi, strengthen the spleen and stomach, nourish the heart and calm the mind, and is also an excellent product for regulating qi. It is most effective when taken as a water decoction or cooked in congee.
5. Fennel:
The fruit of fennel is used as medicine, named xiao hui xiang (fennel seed), and its tender leaves are edible. Both the seeds and leaves have the effect of regulating qi. Using the leaves for vegetable fillings or stir-frying can regulate qi, strengthen the stomach, and relieve pain, and has a good effect on the chest and abdominal bloating and pain caused by anger.
6. Hawthorn:
Hawthorn is good at regulating qi, relieving pain, resolving food, and eliminating stagnation. It is suitable for chest and abdominal bloating and pain caused by qi trapping food, and also has a certain effect on the tachycardia and arrhythmia caused by anger. It is effective whether eaten raw, cooked, or steeped in water.
7. Betel Nut:
The betel nut fruit can be eaten after being roasted. It can regulate qi and harmonize the stomach, relieve pain, and eliminate stagnation.