Introduction: Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that red dates are sweet and neutral in nature, with the effects of tonifying the middle jiao, replenishing qi, nourishing blood, and promoting fluid production, making them ideal for regular consumption. However, different ways of eating red dates yield different effects. Below, we recommend 8 methods to double the efficacy of red dates.
1. Red Date Tea → Toning Qi and Protecting the Throat
Soaking roasted black dates in water to make tea can treat stomach cold and stomach pain. Adding longan creates a blood and qi tonifying tea, suitable for people who use their voices frequently, such as teachers and sales clerks.
2. Red Date Soup → Relieving Cough and Moistening the Lungs
The "Bixiao Fang" by Meng Shen of the Tang Dynasty records: "Boiling red dates, tremella, and rock sugar together into a soup can relieve coughs and moisten the lungs." The specific method is: take about half a tremella, 10 red dates, and 60 grams of rock sugar, adjusting the amount according to personal taste. Soak the tremella in water until it expands, remove the stem, tear it into small pieces, and place it in a pot with the red dates and rock sugar. Add 6 bowls of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for half an hour before turning off the heat.
Red Date and Corn Steamed Cake
3. Boiled Red Dates with Egg → Nourishing Blood and Beautifying
Boil red dates and longan in brown sugar water. When the dates and longan are soft, crack an egg into the mixture and continue to cook over low heat until the egg is done. Red dates, longan, and brown sugar all have blood-nourishing properties. Cooking eggs in this water is both nourishing and beautifying.
4. Red Date Porridge → Calming the Mind and Aiding Sleep
For those with symptoms of anxiety, restlessness, and an unsettled mind, an appropriate amount of lily, lotus seeds, red dates, and millet can be cooked together into a porridge to calm the mind and aid sleep.
5. Red Date Wine → Promoting Blood Circulation
Drinking red date wine has a certain effect on keeping blood vessels clear.
Red Date Chicken Soup
6. Soaked Red Dates → Nourishing the Liver and Detoxifying
Drinking red dates soaked in water can nourish the liver and aid detoxification. It is best to break the dates open before soaking. Additionally, fresh red dates are not suitable for steeping or boiling because their Vitamin C content is very high, and hot water will destroy it.
7. Steamed Red Dates with Black Fungus → Anti-aging and Freckle Removal
Steamed red dates with black fungus have the effect of anti-aging and freckle removal. The specific method is: take 10 red dates, 15 grams of black fungus, and an appropriate amount of rock sugar. Soak the red dates in water for about 2 hours; soak the black fungus until it expands. Place them in a bowl, add an appropriate amount of water and rock sugar, and steam in a steamer for about 1 hour before eating.
8. Red Date and Ginger Drink → Nourishing the Stomach and Calming the Mind
The red date and ginger drink is good for stomach nourishment. Pound licorice, cloves, and agallochum into a fine powder, add a little salt, and each time take 15-25 grams to decoct or soak with red dates and ginger for tea, several times a day. It has the effects of nourishing blood, strengthening the stomach, and calming the mind.
Longan and Red Date Stewed Bird's Nest
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