Longan Rice Congee

Internal medicineDementiaQi & blood deficiencyPorridge

Ingredients

  • Longan pulp 30g
  • Japonica rice 50g

Principle

Longan tonifies heart-spleen and nourishes blood; rice strengthens spleen and stomach. Boosts qi and blood, calms spirit, for qi-blood deficiency (syndrome differentiation required).

Effects & uses

For senile dementia with qi-blood deficiency: forgetfulness, fatigue, confused spirit, palpitations, insomnia, dull complexion (syndrome differentiation required).

Method

  1. Rinse longan; add with rice and about 500 ml water; high heat 5 minutes then simmer 30 minutes to congee.

How to use

  • Eat warm as breakfast or part of staples.

Caution

Diabetes should not overeat. Not for excess fire or phlegm-damp. Not a substitute for medication or rehabilitation. Daily food-care formula only.

Source

Medicinal diet compilation by Zou Biyun, Second Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of TCM. To be manually verified.

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