1. Fennel

Fennel, formerly known as Xiaohuaixiang, is also known as fragrant shredded vegetables, fennel, fennel seeds and Guxiang (Sichuan, Guizhou). The stems and young leaves of fennel can be used as vegetables and seasonings, which are the dried and mature fruits of fennel.

fennel is a common condiment, which is warm, dry and spicy, and its leaves and seeds have the effect of smoothing qi. Fennel seed has the effects of warming stomach, dispelling cold, regulating stomach and benefiting qi. Fennel contains volatile oil, the main components are anisole, anisic acid, anisaldehyde, etc. Fennel oil can eliminate gas and relieve pain when the abdomen is full.

2. Grapefruit

Grapefruit meat has the functions of promoting digestion, regulating stomach, regulating qi and resolving phlegm, promoting fluid production and quenching thirst. Generally, it can be eaten raw, or it can be taken by wringing juice. 5 ml grapefruit juice every day is helpful for digestion and stomach, and is suitable for hiccups, upper abdominal distension and tightness. Frying pomelo juice with dried tangerine peel, ginger and brown sugar can regulate the stomach and reduce the qi.

3. Oranges

Oranges have the effect of smoothing qi and resolving phlegm, especially the orange peel contains a lot of vitamin C, sesame oil essence and other ingredients. It has a bitter and warm taste, can regulate qi, resolve phlegm and dry dampness, and can treat fullness of chest ribs, anorexia and vomiting. Peaches orange can be brewed with boiled water together with a small amount of tea, which can regulate qi and refresh the mind, while soaking orange peel in water instead of tea is more effective.

4. Lotus root

Lotus root belongs to the lotus family. Lotus root is slightly sweet and crisp, which can be eaten raw or cooked. It is one of the commonly used dishes. Lotus root is also a plant with high medicinal value, and its roots, leaves, flowers and fruits are all treasures, which can be nourishing and used as medicine. Powder made of lotus root can help digestion, relieve diarrhea, stimulate appetite, clear heat, nourish and prevent internal bleeding. It is a good liquid food and nourishing treasure for women, children, sick people.

lotus root has the functions of invigorating spleen and regulating stomach, nourishing heart and calming nerves, removing annoyance and eliminating heat. Raw lotus root slices can clear away heat and promote fluid production, or 1g fresh lotus root, 5g rice and appropriate amount of sugar can be mixed evenly to cook porridge, which can help treat common dry mouth, dry tongue, dry nose and astringent eyes in winter, with remarkable effect.

5. Radish

Radish can invigorate the stomach, promote fluid production and dispel boredom. Radish can invigorate the stomach along with qi, especially green radish. Slice 25 grams of fresh radish and 2 sour plums, and decoct them in water to make soup, which has the effects of relaxing the middle energizer, promoting qi circulation, resolving accumulation, eliminating phlegm, and promoting fluid production, and can be used to treat chest tightness, abdominal distension, hiccups, etc. For those who suffer from qi stagnation and get angry in cold season, it also has the functions of clearing heat and eliminating phlegm, resolving accumulation and eliminating depression.

Reference: People's Daily Online-Five kinds of foods with good qi are warm in winter and cold in winter.