1. Sweet potato

Potato, also called sweet potato, according to ancient documents such as "Compendium of Materia Medica" and "Compendium of Materia Medica" has the effect of "tonifying deficiency, replenishing qi and strength, and strengthening the spleen and stomach." , the effect of strengthening kidney yin. Sweet potato is a relatively nutritious food among grains. Because sweet potatoes can supply the human body with a large amount of mucus protein, sugar, vitamin A and vitamin C, they have the functions of replenishing deficiency, replenishing qi, strengthening the spleen and stomach, strengthening kidney yin, harmonizing the stomach, warming the stomach, and benefiting the lungs. Therefore, eating sweet potatoes regularly can prevent the atrophy of connective tissue in the liver and kidneys and prevent the occurrence of collagen disease.

2. Spinach

Traditional Chinese medicine points out that spinach has the effects of moistening dryness and nourishing the liver, benefiting the stomach and intestines, and relieving constipation. Eating an appropriate amount of spinach in daily life can promote gastric and pancreatic secretion, thereby promoting digestion. Moreover, spinach is also extremely rich in fiber, which can help intestinal peristalsis and facilitate defecation.

3. Cabbage

Did you know that cabbage is a type of cruciferous vegetable? In addition to its anti-cancer function, it also has the function of protecting the stomach and has the reputation of "natural stomach nourishing food". The vitamin K1 and vitamin U contained in it can not only resist gastric ulcers, protect and repair gastric mucosal tissue, but also keep gastric cells active and vigorous, reducing the chance of disease.

4. Pumpkin

When it comes to foods that nourish and protect the stomach, pumpkin must be on the list. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that pumpkin is warm in nature and can enter the spleen and stomach meridians. It is especially suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach and malnutrition. Pumpkin has the function of protecting the stomach, which is also related to the fact that pumpkin is rich in vitamin A, which can protect the gastric mucosa from damage.

5. Yams

Yam contains amylase, polyphenol oxidase and other substances, which are beneficial to the digestion and absorption function of the spleen and stomach. It is a medicinal and food product that can only tonify the spleen and stomach. It can be eaten regardless of spleen yang deficiency or stomach yin deficiency. Clinically, it is often used together with Gastrointestinal Drink to treat symptoms such as weakness of the spleen and stomach, fatigue due to lack of food, and diarrhea.