Five-Nut Congee
Ingredients
- Black sesame 10g
- Pine nut kernels 10g
- Walnuts 10g
- Peach kernel (skin and tip removed, stir-fried) 10g
- Sweet almonds 10g
- Polished rice 200g
Principle
The five nuts’ oils work together for stronger moistening of the intestines; each herb moistens and lubricates; rice tonifies spleen qi and supports upright qi to aid elimination.
Effects & uses
Suitable for deficient constipation (qi-blood insufficiency with urge but weak expulsion) (syndrome differentiation required).
Method
- Grind sesame, pine nut, walnut, peach kernel, and sweet almond together.
- Combine with rinsed rice and 2000 ml water.
- Bring to a vigorous boil, then simmer to a thin congee; optional white sugar when serving.
How to use
- Warm morning and evening.
Caution
Not for sticky or loose stools. Light diet during use; avoid excessive pungent-drying food and baijiu. Daily dietary prescription; not a substitute for medication.
Source
Secret Formulas of Chinese Medicinal Diets (People’s Medical Publishing House / Weiyi Zhishu). To be manually verified.