Ang mga recipe na nakakapagpapalakas ng blood, na layunin ay alisin o mapabuti ang mga sintomas ng blood deficiency, ay tinatawag na blood-tonifying recipes. Ang blood deficiency ay madalas ipinakita sa pamamagitan ng pale complexion, pale lips and tongue, dizziness, blurred vision, palpitations, insomnia, forgetfulness, numbness sa kamay at paa, dry stool, at sa mga babae ay delayed menstruation, light flow, pale color, pale tongue, at fine pulse. Narito ang ilang karaniwang blood-nourishing soups.
Herbal Soup ng Angelica, Ginger, at Lamb
Composition: 30 grams ng angelica, 60 grams ng ginger, 500 grams ng lamb.
Paraan: Linisin ang angelica at ginger, putulin sa slices; alisin ang sinapupunan sa lamb, ilagay sa boiling water para i-briefly cook, alisin at patuyo; putulin sa suitable-sized strips; ilagay ang lamb strips, ginger, at angelica sa malinis na clay pot, idagdag ang tamang dami ng tubig, i-kalawang nang mabigat hanggang umulan, alisan ang foam, i-kalawang nang mabigat hanggang matuyo ang lamb, inumin ang soup at kainin ang lamb.
Gamit: Nakakapagpapalakas ng blood, nakakapagpahina ng menstrual pain, nakakapagpahina ng cold.
Indication: For those with blood deficiency, dizziness, blurred vision, palpitations, shortness of breath, sore waist and knees, or abdominal pain due to cold and blood deficiency, dysmenorrhea, or postpartum abdominal pain due to cold.
Discussion: The lamb is sweet and warm in nature, enters the spleen and kidney meridians, a good remedy for deficiency and cold. It is highly nutritious, containing protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron, etc., and has tender texture and delicious taste. Angelica is sweet, pungent, warm, and moistening, capable of nourishing blood and promoting circulation, effective in relieving pain and dispelling cold. Whether due to blood deficiency or stasis with cold, it is a key herb. Ginger also warms the middle and disperses cold, assisting lamb in warming the stomach and removing its odor. Thus, the three herbs together achieve a synergistic effect of tonifying deficiency and dispelling cold.
If there is more cold, increase ginger dosage; if there is more pain and vomiting, add tangerine peel and atractylodes.
Longan and Red Date Liver Soup
Composition: 15 grams of longan, 6 red dates, 100 grams of pig liver.
Method: Remove the pits from the red dates, wash the longan and red dates. Cut the pig liver into slices. Add all ingredients with adequate water and simmer for 30 minutes. Season, drink the soup and eat the longan and liver.
Effect: Nourishes blood, strengthens the spleen.
Indication: For blood deficiency, weakness, pale complexion, fatigue, dizziness, palpitations.
Discussion: Longan nourishes blood and strengthens the spleen. According to *Su Xi Ju Yin Shi Pu*, “Longan is sweet and warm, nourishes spleen yin and enriches body fluids,” specifically nourishing the heart and blood, calming the spirit. Red dates without pits are nourishing without drying, strengthening qi and blood, enhancing the tonifying effect. Pig liver is sweet and warm, entering the liver meridian, with functions of nourishing blood, strengthening the spleen, and improving eyesight. It is effective for anemia, dizziness, and blurred vision. As recorded in *Bencao Gangmu*, “Pig liver can nourish blood.” In *Qianjin Yaofang*, “Pig liver treats eye problems.” For those suffering from anemia with pale complexion, dizziness, palpitations, and fatigue, this soup is very effective. Long-term consumption promotes health and longevity.
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