In autumn, pears are a popular choice for many because they have the effect of nourishing yin and moistening dryness. However, the effectiveness of this remedy depends on one's body constitution, and different constitutions call for different fruits. Let's take a look at how to nourish different body types!
Warm Dryness
Constitution偏向热——American Ginseng and Dendrobium Pear Soup
Method: Take 1 snow pear, 5-10 grams of American ginseng, 10 grams of dendrobium, 15 grams of yuzhu, and 250 grams of lean pork. Add an appropriate amount of water and cook for 1 hour, then season with salt.
Effect: Clears heat, moistens dryness, and promotes the production of body fluids to quench thirst. Suitable for those with a heat constitution when experiencing warm dryness.
Constitution偏向寒——Adenophora and Dendrobium Pear Soup
Method: 1 snow pear, 10 grams of adenophora, 10 grams of dendrobium, 15 grams of yuzhu, and 250 grams of lean pork. Add an appropriate amount of water and cook for 1 hour, then season with salt.
Effect: The snow pear combined with adenophora moistens dryness without being cooling. Suitable for those with a cold constitution when feeling warm dryness.
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Cool Dryness
Constitution偏向热——Ophiopogon and Dendrobium Pear Soup
Method: 1 snow pear, 10-15 grams of ophiopogon, 10 grams of dendrobium, and 15 grams of yuzhu. Add an appropriate amount of water and cook for 1 hour, then season with salt.
Effect: Nourishes the heart yin, especially suitable for those with a heat constitution during cold dryness.
Constitution偏向寒——Codonopsis and Dendrobium Pear Soup
Method: 1 snow pear, 10-12 grams of codonopsis, 10 grams of ophiopogon, 10 grams of dendrobium, and 15 grams of yuzhu. Add an appropriate amount of water and cook for 1 hour, then season with salt.
Effect: Tonifies the middle burner and replenishes qi. Suitable for those with a cold constitution during cold dryness.
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These foods also have a moisturizing effect
Chinese Yam
Chinese yam is not only known as the "food of the gods" but also has the功效 of a "medicinal food". It contains substances like amylase and polyphenol oxidase, which are beneficial for digestion and absorption by the spleen and stomach. It also contains a large amount of mucin protein, vitamins, and trace elements, which can effectively prevent blood lipids from depositing on blood vessel walls, prevent cardiovascular diseases, and has the effect of prolonging life.
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains starch, protein, carotene, vitamins B and C, and minerals like calcium and phosphorus. It is nutritious and a frequently consumed vegetable in rural areas, and is increasingly valued by city dwellers. Pumpkin not only has high edible value but also an undeniable medicinal value. According to "Dian Nan Ben Cao": Pumpkin is warm in nature, sweet in taste, and non-toxic. It enters the spleen and stomach meridians, can moisten the lungs and replenish qi, resolve phlegm and discharge pus, expel parasites and detoxify, treat coughs and asthma, heal lung abscesses and constipation, and also has diuretic and beautifying effects.
Silver Fungus
Silver fungus, known as the "king of fungi", is a precious and nutritious tonic. It is sweet, light, neutral in nature, and non-toxic. It has the effects of strengthening the spleen and whetting the appetite, replenishing qi and clearing the intestines, and can also nourish yin and moisten the lungs.
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Almonds
In autumn, the body's fluids are easily depleted by autumn dryness, leading to symptoms like a dry mouth, sore throat, and a parched tongue. Almonds have three main功效: moistening the lungs, clearing indigestion, and dispelling stagnation. Rich in protein, trace elements, and vitamins, almonds have the effects of moistening the lungs, relieving coughs, and promoting bowel movements. They can help alleviate symptoms like a dry cough without phlegm and a chronic cough due to lung deficiency. Almonds are divided into sweet and bitter almonds, with sweet almonds being more effective for moistening the lungs.
Lotus Root
Lotus root is cool in nature and has the effect of clearing heat and cooling the blood. It is effective for nosebleeds and coughing up blood caused by dry weather. Furthermore, it strengthens the spleen to stop diarrhea, increases appetite, and promotes digestion, making it especially suitable for young children. The edible value of lotus root is high. Besides the commonly eaten lotus root and lotus seeds, the lotus seed pod, which is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, can also be used in soups, and it also has a blood-cooling effect.
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