Five-fingered peach, as its name implies, is a plant with five oval leaves, which has been used as a tonic medicine since ancient times. Soup boiling is the most common cooking method of five-finger peaches. With different ingredients, different effects of five-finger peaches can be exerted.

Match 1: Five Finger Peach with Codonopsis pilosula and Astragalus membranaceus

Invigorating qi, consolidating exterior, invigorating qi and nourishing blood

Codonopsis pilosula and Astragalus membranaceus are both traditional Chinese herbal medicines for invigorating qi. When they are combined with Ficus hirta to make soup, they have the effect of invigorating qi and consolidating exterior, and are suitable for people with qi deficiency, weakness and low immunity. Astragalus membranaceus can also replenish qi and nourish blood, and improve symptoms such as pallor, fatigue and weakness caused by deficiency of qi and blood.

Match 2: Finger Peach with Angelica sinensis and Chuanxiong.

Promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, regulating menstruation and relieving pain

Angelica sinensis and Ligusticum chuanxiong have the effects of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. When they are combined with Wuzhi Maotao to make soup, they can improve the problems of irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhea caused by blood stasis. When returned, it can replenish blood and promote blood circulation, and relieve symptoms such as numbness of limbs and dull complexion caused by deficiency of qi and blood.

Match three: five-finger peach with red dates and medlar

Nourishing yin and tonifying kidney, nourishing blood and calming nerves

Jujube and Lycium barbarum are common blood-enriching ingredients, which have the effects of nourishing yin, tonifying kidney, nourishing blood and calming the nerves when paired with five-finger peach. Jujube can invigorate qi and nourish blood, and relieve insomnia, dreaminess, palpitation and forgetfulness caused by deficiency of qi and blood. Lycium barbarum can nourish the liver and improve eyesight, and improve blurred vision and soreness of waist and knees caused by deficiency of liver and kidney.

Match 4: Five Finger Peach with Smilax glabra and Coix seed.

Strengthening spleen and promoting diuresis, clearing away heat and toxic materials

Smilacis Glabrae and Coicis Semen have the effects of invigorating spleen and promoting diuresis. When they are combined with Finger Peach to make soup, symptoms such as diarrhea and loss of appetite caused by spleen and stomach weakness can be improved. Smilax glabra can also clear away heat and toxic materials, and relieve skin itching and acne caused by damp heat. Coix seed can also strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness, and relieve symptoms such as edema and dysuria caused by spleen deficiency and dampness.

Match 5: Five Finger Peach with Polygonatum odoratum and Lily

Moistening lung, relieving cough, nourishing yin and clearing heat

Polygonatum odoratum and lily have the effect of moistening lung and relieving cough, and can improve cough and asthma caused by lung-qi deficiency when they are combined with five-finger peach to make soup. Polygonatum odoratum can also nourish yin and clear heat, and relieve problems such as dry throat, thirst, insomnia and night sweats caused by yin deficiency and excessive fire. Lily can also nourish the heart and soothe the nerves, and relieve symptoms such as restlessness, irritability and irritability.

Soup-making method

Wash the five-finger peach and the matching ingredients and cut into pieces.

Put all the ingredients in a casserole and add some water.

After the fire boils, turn to low heat and simmer 1-2 hours until the ingredients are soft and rotten.

Add some salt to taste.

note:

Don't add too much seasoning when making soup with five-finger peach, so as not to affect its efficacy.

Peach with five fingers is warm, and it is not suitable for those with yang deficiency and yin deficiency.

Pregnant women and lactating women should also use it with caution.