2. Glutinous rice is a mild tonic, which has the functions of tonifying deficiency and blood, strengthening spleen and warming stomach, and stopping sweating. It is suitable for nausea, anorexia and diarrhea caused by spleen and stomach deficiency and cold, sweating, shortness of breath and abdominal distension during pregnancy caused by qi deficiency. Modern scientific research shows that glutinous rice contains protein, fat, sugar, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B and starch. It is a warm and strong product. The starch contained in it is amylopectin, so it is difficult to digest and hydrolyze in the gastrointestinal tract.