Ophiopogon and Goji Berry Congee
Ingredients
- Ophiopogon (maidong) 10g
- Goji berry 15g
- Japonica rice 50g
Principle
Maidong nourishes yin and clears heat; goji tonifies liver-kidney and benefits essence and brightens eyes. Congee balances yin-yang and supports cerebrovascular care when yin deficiency with internal heat (syndrome differentiation required).
Effects & uses
For insufficient cerebral blood supply with yin deficiency heat: dizziness, dry mouth, vexation, insomnia (syndrome differentiation required). Not a substitute for treating hypertension, hyperlipidemia, arteriosclerosis, or other root causes.
Method
- Rinse maidong, goji, and rice; cook together with water to congee.
How to use
- Eat warm as breakfast or part of staples.
Caution
Not for spleen-stomach deficiency cold or loose stools (maidong is slightly cold). Daily food-care only; not a substitute for medication.
Source
Compiled from Medical and Health News and other maidong–goji congee sources. To be manually verified.