When it comes to wellness, the biggest mistake is to follow the crowd and go with the flow. In recent years, some health supplements have been all the rage, but in reality, their effects are far from comprehensive. On the other hand, some things are very cheap, offer little profit, and are actually very good, yet no one is willing to genuinely promote them.
Today, Liu Na, a senior nutritionist from the Ministry of Health, will introduce everyone to such an ingredient. In terms of nourishing the kidneys, it is stronger than Chinese yam; in terms of removing dampness, it is stronger than red beans; and in terms of astringent and sedative effects, it is stronger lotus seeds. It can be said to be a neglected health tonic that is cheap, has three powerful effects, and that thing is: Gordon Euryale Seed (Fox Nut).
Gordon Euryale Seed is also called "Chicken Head Rice." It has been relatively low-key in recent years, mainly because Job's tears and Chinese yam have been hyped up too much.
Gordon Euryale Seed is especially suitable for women for beauty and maintaining a youthful appearance; it is suitable for the elderly with frequent urination; and it is also suitable for children with physical weakness and enuresis.
It is also suitable for those with kidney deficiency, nocturnal emissions, spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation, spleen deficiency with loose stools, and chronic diarrhea.
Diet therapy is not about eating as much as possible to supplement, nor does it mean that it works for others if it works for you. It's about eating the right things at the right time. Eating Gordon Euryale Seed in the summer to remove dampness and detoxify is the correct way to achieve maximum effect with minimal effort.
1. A Powder for Women's Youthful Appearance, Rich in Enzymes!
Many women, as they get older, start to have a dull complexion and a puffy figure, thinking they don't exercise enough. But after running for half a month, they don't see the scale drop. Why? In reality, women's biggest fear is spleen deficiency. Once the spleen qi is deficient, all these problems arise. In short: they age faster.
Gordon Euryale Seed is a rare gift from God to women.
Many people may have heard of enzymes. Enzymes fight aging and are good for beauty and skin care, but they are expensive. In reality, these enzymes are found in Gordon Euryale Seed. Fresh Gordon Euryale Seed is much better for nourishing the kidneys than the dried kind because it contains more enzymes.
Therefore, the benefit of Gordon Euryale Seed for women is not only in strengthening the spleen but also in its anti-aging effect, similar to enzymes. Adding some Gordon Euryale Seed powder to your porridge or milk for breakfast is a great way to make the most of this gift from God!
2. A Longevity Grain for the Elderly, Chewing Dried Gordon Euryale Seeds
Generally, people in the south are best at making soups with Gordon Euryale Seed to nourish the kidneys in autumn and winter. Actually, just like chestnuts, fresh chestnuts are best for kidney nourishment when chewed raw. The same goes for Gordon Euryale Seed; fresh ones are better when chewed dry.
In addition to what Ms. Liu Na mentioned above, the great literary figure of the Song Dynasty, Su Dongpo, remained strong and healthy in his old age, with a ruddy complexion and a sharp mind. In his book "Dongpo's Health Preservation Collection," he mentioned that one of his health secrets was eating Gordon Euryale Seed. His method was quite peculiar:
From time to time, he would take one cooked Gordon Euryale Seed, put it in his mouth, and chew it slowly until his mouth was full of saliva. Then he would gargle a few times and swallow it slowly. He ate 10 to 30 of these seeds every day, persistently.
Although Gordon Euryale Seed is affordable, it is also known as "Ginseng in the Water," just like sea cucumber. It has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach, and benefiting the kidneys and securing essence. Of course, Su Dongpo's dosage was a bit high. For us ordinary people, seven or eight seeds at a time is enough.
Furthermore, cooking Gordon Euryale Seed into a porridge is more conducive to digestion and saves effort for the teeth. It can "secure essence, brighten ears and eyes," and is a mild tonic, especially suitable for pre-winter conditioning in autumn.
Doubled Effectiveness: Gordon Euryale Seed + White Foods
Of course, there are many foods that can help us nourish the kidneys, maintain our appearance, and strengthen our bodies, but Gordon Euryale Seed is the rare one whose three main effects are all stronger than well-known foods.
If you pair Gordon Euryale Seed with white foods like bird's nest, tremella, lotus seed meat, Chinese yam, or hyacinth bean, they can work together powerfully, and also make up for the lack of lung-moistening function.
Peak Season in July and August, Suitable for Everyone: Elderly, Women, and Children
Generally, Gordon Euryale Seeds are harvested in the fall and eaten after the Start of Autumn. But in reality, fresh Gordon Euryale Seeds picked in July and August at the end of summer are even better. If you have friends who can get these, be sure to ask them to bring you some fresh Gordon Euryale Seeds!
Think about it: if you often eat this Gordon Euryale Seed, a person will have no dampness in the body, a very strong spleen and stomach, and abundant kidney qi. How can inflammation or cancer get to you? Therefore, women should eat it, the elderly should eat it, and children can eat it too.
There is a difference between Southern and Northern Gordon Euryale Seeds, and the effects of raw and cooked ones are different. After understanding the value of Gordon Euryale Seed, you also need to know how to use it. Gordon Euryale Seed is divided into Southern and Northern types:
Southern Gordon Euryale Seed is mainly produced in areas such as Hunan, Guangdong, southern Anhui, and southern Jiangsu.
Northern Gordon Euryale Seed, also known as Pond Euryale Seed, is mainly produced in Shandong, northern Anhui, and northern Jiangsu. Its quality is slightly inferior to Southern Gordon Euryale Seed.
Gordon Euryale Seed is also divided into raw and cooked uses:
Raw Gordon Euryale Seed is mainly for nourishing the kidneys.
Cooked (roasted) Gordon Euryale Seed is mainly for strengthening the spleen and whetting the appetite.
If you can't get fresh Gordon Euryale Seeds, you can simply go to the counter selling "Gordon Euryale Seed powder," buy roasted seeds that are ground into powder for you, and then mix it with Chinese yam powder, Poria powder, and lotus seed powder to make your own "Eight Treasure Paste."