Introduction: Spleen deficiency has a significant impact on women, easily leading to a constitution prone to edema and causing severe eye bag problems. Spleen deficiency is divided into two types: spleen qi deficiency and spleen yang deficiency. Those with spleen qi deficiency may experience abdominal bloating, poor appetite, difficult urination, sallow complexion, emaciation, or obesity with edema. Those with spleen yang deficiency may experience cold limbs, scanty urination, and a white, slippery tongue coating.
Corn — Tonifies the Middle Jiao and Supplements the Spleen
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, corn is believed to increase the excretion of urea and uric acid, and has effects of reducing swelling and promoting urination, lowering lipids and blood pressure, and tonifying the middle jiao and supplementing the spleen. Fresh corn is rich in vitamins E and A. Vitamin E can delay human aging, reduce vascular sclerosis, and alleviate brain function decline. Vitamin A has a supplementary therapeutic effect on xerophthalmia and neurapraxia.
Corn, Fava Bean, and Pork Rib Soup
Papaya — Strengthens the Spleen and Aids Digestion
Papaya contains papain, which can effectively digest protein and enhance the body's digestive and absorption functions, thereby strengthening the spleen and aiding digestion. The chymosin, abundant water, carbohydrates, protein, fat, and various vitamins and other nutrients in papaya also have excellent effects on promoting lactation and boosting the body's immunity.
Millet — Strengthens the Spleen and Nourishes the Stomach
Millet is nutritious and high in fiber, which can regulate the gastrointestinal tract and tonify the spleen. Regular consumption of millet can also help expel toxins and reduce the risk of colon cancer. Additionally, millet has the effect of replenishing qi and nourishing the heart, making it especially suitable for patients with heart disease.
Longan, Red Date, and Millet Porridge
Carrot — Strengthens the Spleen and Expels Malnutrition
The vitamin A in carrots is a substance necessary for normal human growth and development and can promote infant growth and development. Carrots are rich in plant fiber, which can enhance intestinal peristalsis, achieving the purpose of relaxing the diaphragm and widening the intestines. At the same time, carrots can also supplement the liver, improve vision, enhance immunity, and lower blood lipids.
Soybean — Promotes Urination and Detoxifies
Soybeans are known as the "king of beans" and are called "plant meat" and "green cow" for their rich nutritional value. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, soybeans are considered neutral in nature and sweet in flavor, and they enter the spleen and stomach meridians. They have the effects of clearing heat, promoting urination, and detoxifying. They are very effective for stomach heat and aversion to greasy food.
Double-Strength Soybean Milk