Walnut and Longan Congee
Ingredients
- Walnuts
- Dried longan
- Japonica rice
Principle
Walnut tonifies kidney essence; longan tonifies heart and spleen—for chronic bi with qi–blood deficiency and sore weak joints.
Effects & uses
Weak aching joints, sore lower back and knees, dizziness, pale face (pattern required).
Method
- Simmer walnuts, longan, and rice into congee.
How to use
- Eat warm.
Caution
Avoid with excess fire or phlegm-damp. Not a substitute for disease-modifying therapy.
Source
Guang'anmen Hospital seasonal rheumatology diet. Pending verification.