What does "hidden disease in the harem" mean?

"Hidden diseases in the harem" actually refers to liver stagnation. We all know that harems are basically female, and these women often have liver disease because of their high mental needs and large mood swings. They tend to think the worst when things happen. A manifestation of stagnation.

Many modern nodules, such as thyroid nodules, lymph node nodules, breast nodules, uterine fibroids, etc., are related to liver qi stagnation and emotional discomfort.

Dean Wang Guowei, the heir of imperial medicine, introduced to us three seasonal ingredients in May - roses, peonies, and Kunlun purple melon, which can help us soothe the liver and relieve depression, and stay away from liver depression.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that

roses

have the effect of soothing the liver and relieving depression. Roses are very popular among the court ladies, and the Empress Dowager Cixi likes roses. , it can be said that she has reached the level of obsession. It is said that she will definitely put a few roses when drinking tea.

The roses eaten by the Empress Dowager Cixi mainly come from Miaofeng Mountain in Beijing. Due to the influence of climate and water quality, Miaofeng Mountain roses have large flowers and strong fragrance, and are very good for food or cosmetics.

Dean Wang drew the essence from many precious medical records and recommended to modern people a liver-soothing and qi-regulating prescription suitable for May Day tea drinks.

Soothing Liver and Jieyu Tea

Applicable symptoms:

Sluggish stool, bitter and sour mouth, uncomfortable abdominal distension, and mental distress.

Composition:

10 grams of tangerine peel, 5 grams of roses, 10 wolfberries

Roses soothe the liver and relieve depression; wolfberry nourishes the liver and kidneys; tangerine peel prevents When used, it causes greasiness and has the effect of awakening the spleen and appetizing. These three herbs are very suitable as a substitute for tea in summer. They can not only soothe the liver and relieve depression, but also nourish the liver and kidneys, awaken the spleen and stimulate the appetite.

Usage:

Make tea instead of tea.

Inherited by three generations of imperial doctors

Qu Wenlou’s prescription for regulating the liver:

Nan Bupleurum, French Pinellia, Chuandongzi, Zhiyuanhu, Jiangchuanpu, Hangbai peony root, wine skullcap, Maojuhong, Yun Fuling, Atractylodes lancea

Wang Hongshi’s liver-soothing prescription:

Vinegar Bupleurum, fresh Dendrobium, Chuan Dongzi, Zhi Xiang Fu, Jiang Chuan Pu , Jiao Gardenia, Hangzhou White Peony, Cloud Poria, Fried Citrus Aurantii, Vinegar Yuanhu, Qingpi, Tangerine Peel

Wang Guowei’s Liver Nourishing Recipe:

Vinegar Bupleurum, White Plum Blossom, Sichuan turmeric, stir-fried Atractylodes macrocephala, Jiangchuan Pu, Jiao Gardenia, Hangzhou white peony root, Yun Fuling, fried Citrus aurantium husk, vinegar Yuanhu, wine red peony root, citron bark

Hangzhou is used in these three recipes. White peony root, the stem used as medicine, has the functions of nourishing blood and softening the liver, relieving pain and relieving pain.

In addition to being used as medicine, peony can also be used in cooking.

Peony cake

Method:

Take an appropriate amount of peony petals, wash them with light salt water, put them into flour, and mix them with eggs to make a cake. Control the ratio of small cakes, flour and eggs to 1:1, then steam them in a pan.

Peony has many functions. In addition to nourishing blood and softening the liver, it can also protect the heart, help lower blood pressure, nourish blood, and beautify... It is divided into white peony and red peony. The white one focuses on nourishing yin and blood. , while the red one focuses on promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. In daily life, peony can not only be eaten as cakes, but also made into tea.