Crucian carp has the functions of benefiting qi and strengthening the spleen, diuresis and swelling, clearing away heat and detoxification, unblocking collaterals and lowering breasts. For patients with ascites, it is effective to take fresh crucian carp and adzuki bean soup in soup. Simmering fresh crucian carp and pig's trotters together and eating them in soup can cure lactation in postpartum women. Crucian carp oil is beneficial to cardiovascular function, can also reduce blood viscosity and promote blood circulation.
Carp has the functions of strengthening the spleen and appetizing, diuresis and reducing swelling, relieving cough and asthma, relieving miscarriage, clearing away heat and detoxifying. Carp, wax gourd, and scallions are boiled and taken in soup to treat nephritis and edema. Leave the scales on the big carp, remove the intestines and simmer, and take it in portions to treat jaundice. Use live carp and pig's trotters to cook soup and take it to treat lactation in pregnant women. Make a soup with a little bit of carp and Sichuan Fritillary scallops to treat cough and asthma.
Silver carp has the functions of warming and replenishing qi, warming the stomach, and moisturizing the skin. It is a warming and nourishing qi and health-preserving food.
Herring has the functions of nourishing qi and nourishing the stomach, reducing dampness and diluting water, dispelling wind and relieving annoyances. The trace elements such as zinc and selenium it contains help fight cancer.
Snakehead fish has the functions of tonifying the spleen and diluting water, removing blood stasis and regenerating new energy, clearing away heat and wind, and tonifying the liver and kidneys. Cooking snakeheaded fish with ginger and red dates has an auxiliary effect in the treatment of tuberculosis. Snakehead fish stewed with brown sugar can cure nephritis. Maternal consumption of steamed black fish can promote lactation and nourish blood.
Squid has the functions of nourishing the liver and kidneys, replenishing qi and blood, clearing the stomach and removing heat. It is a health food for women. It has the functions of nourishing blood, improving eyesight, stimulating menstruation, preventing miscarriage, promoting labor, stopping bleeding, and promoting lactation.
Grass carp has the functions of warming the stomach, calming the liver and dispelling wind. It is a warming and nourishing food.
Hairtail has the functions of warming the stomach, replenishing deficiency, rejuvenating the skin, dispelling wind, killing insects, and replenishing the five internal organs. It can be used as an auxiliary treatment for persistent hepatitis and chronic hepatitis. Patients with hepatitis can steam fresh hairtail fish and eat the upper oil. Taking it for a long time can improve symptoms.
Eel has the functions of nourishing qi and blood, softening tendons and sharpening bones.
Eel enters the liver, spleen and kidney meridians and has the functions of tonifying deficiency, dispelling rheumatism, strengthening muscles and bones, and also has a certain regulating effect on blood sugar. Those with Qi and blood deficiency can use shredded rice eel meat and astragalus (gauze bag) cooked with water and seasoned before taking. For children with malnutrition and thin food, you can use a piece of eel, cut it into sections, add a little chicken gizzard and cook it before eating.
For internal hemorrhoid bleeding and uterine prolapse, eels can be cooked and eaten.