1, ingredients for clearing away heat and fire
1. Tea
Tea contains a large amount of potassium, which can help us to replenish potassium effectively if we drink it regularly. Many people don't know that potassium is an important trace element in the human body, which can effectively maintain the normal function of nerves and their muscles, and can be said to be an important guarantee for the normal exercise of myocardium. Once the human body is short of potassium and cannot be replenished in time, it will feel tired and weak, and its heat resistance will be reduced.
The potassium content in tea is very rich, which can be said to be about 1.5% of its proportion. If the human body lacks potassium for a long time, it will also lead to various symptoms of getting angry, such as constipation, nosebleeds, toothache, etc. These symptoms are all caused by potassium deficiency. Therefore, in summer, we should drink more tea, which can not only effectively supplement potassium, but also replenish water to achieve a good effect of preventing heatstroke.
2.watermelon
Chinese medicine points out that watermelon not only has a good effect of clearing away heat and toxic materials, relieving annoyance and quenching thirst, but also has a good diuretic effect. Eating watermelon regularly in summer can effectively prevent the occurrence of excessive internal heat and heatstroke. Moreover, watermelon also contains various nutrients necessary for human body, such as sucrose, glucose, fructose, citrulline, propionic acid, alanine, glutamic acid, etc. These nutrients can help us spend the summer safely.
But when eating watermelon, be careful not to eat it in large quantities at one time, otherwise it is likely to damage the gastrointestinal function and lead to diarrhea. At the same time, it should be noted that the freezing time should not exceed two hours, otherwise it will not only damage the gastrointestinal function, but also lose a lot of nutrients contained in watermelon.
3. Cucumber
Cucumber is also a good food for clearing away heat and removing fire. It is mentioned in "Seeking Truth from Materia Medica" that cucumber "smells sweet and cold, which can clear away heat and benefit water", so it is also very beneficial to eat cucumber in hot summer. Moreover, it was found that the water content of cucumber was 96%~98%, which was the highest among all vegetables. Therefore, in summer, you may wish to achieve a certain hydration effect by eating cucumber, so as to better replenish water and remove fire.
Moreover, cucumber also contains a lot of cellulose, which is very tender and has a certain effect on promoting the excretion of rotten food in the intestine and reducing cholesterol. Therefore, in summer, patients with high cholesterol should eat more cucumbers in moderation, so as to reduce fire.
The above ingredients have the effect of clearing away heat and fire. When you get angry, you can use these foods to get rid of it. Different kinds of ingredients have different food properties and tastes, and their health-preserving effects are also different. Knowing the nutritional value of different diets is very important for your healthy diet.
2. Scented tea for clearing heat and removing fire
Lily:
Lily is a dry flower of Liliaceae in terms of plant families. The main feature of this flower is that it contains more vitamins, and a variety of vitamins are relatively complete, including some minerals. From the perspective of Chinese medicine, its medicinal properties are cool, it has the effect of relieving cough and resolving phlegm, and its medicinal properties are relatively gentle. Therefore, it is beneficial to drink some lilies in summer. First of all, we should pay attention to the dosage when brewing. The taste of herb tea is generally bitter than that of ordinary tea, so it only needs 2-3g. It is best to use boiling water and inject a small amount of water into the cup first. This has two purposes. First, it can moisten the dried flowers, so that the smell of flowers and plants can be dissolved in water more easily. In addition, it can play the role of cleaning the flowers, so that the soaked taste will be better. It can be drunk after soaking for 10 minutes. Lily tea has the effects of reassuring, improving intelligence, moistening lung and relieving cough. Of course, if you think tea tastes bitter, you can put a little honey, but don't put it for diabetics.
Osmanthus fragrans:
Besides lily tea, osmanthus is also something we often drink, so is osmanthus really suitable for drinking in summer? Osmanthus fragrans is pungent and warm from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, so it can be drunk with green tea or oolong tea. After the pungent and warm nature of Osmanthus fragrans is combined with the cold and cool nature of green tea, it is very ideal for people with weak spleen and stomach who want to drink tea. The amount of sweet-scented osmanthus can not be too much each time, and the water temperature should not be too high, usually around 85 degrees. Osmanthus fragrans doesn't need to be washed. First, pour a little less water to fully moisten the flowers and tea. Finally, fill the glass with water and soak it for 2 to 3 minutes before drinking. Put some osmanthus in green tea in summer, one is to enhance its fragrance, and the other is to eliminate bad breath. This method is very convenient and effective. In summer, many people feel that their skin is dry, or their voice is hoarse due to excessive internal heat. Regular drinking of osmanthus green tea or osmanthus oolong tea can also relieve the pain.
Trollius chinensis:
In herb tea, there is a kind of trollius which people often drink. Trollius is called "Longjing" outside the Great Wall, and there is a folk saying that "three flowers are better than two teas". After brewing, the tea is not only clear and bright, but also has a faint fragrance. But this kind of herb tea should be carefully drunk. Because Trollius chinensis is a Ranunculaceae plant, it has certain toxicity. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, Trollius chinensis is characterized by bitterness and coldness, that is to say, its taste is bitter, its medicinal properties are cold, and it has the function of clearing heat and detoxifying. Be careful when drinking it, don't drink too much, it's a three-point poison. In particular, it belongs to the syndrome differentiation of spleen and stomach deficiency and cold in traditional Chinese medicine. For example, eating something cold makes the stomach uncomfortable, and the digestive function is not particularly good at ordinary times, so such people must be cautious and don't drink it. But it has the effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, nourishing the liver, improving eyesight and refreshing. Then the people who are suitable for drinking are the people who are said by Chinese medicine to have excess heat. People easily get angry and get sore throat. These people drink better and have stronger physique. Trollius chinensis has certain medicinal properties, so when brewing and drinking, the dosage should not be too much, and at most three flowers can be put at a time. The brewed Trollius chinensis is ornamental, but its taste is bitter. You can put some sugar or rock sugar to taste it. Drinking Trollius chinensis has an uncertain effect on treating respiratory tract inflammation, such as stomatitis, pharyngitis and tonsillitis.
Calendula:
Calendula in herb tea is a kind of flower that is good for lowering blood sugar and gastrointestinal tract. From the role of calendula, it has the function of lowering blood sugar, inhibiting renal emptying and relieving gastrointestinal spasm, so it is beneficial to gastrointestinal tract and can promote digestion. When brewing marigold, you should first wash the flowers with a small amount of water, and then soak them in water for 10 minutes before drinking, but marigold is also particular about the dosage. Don't drink too much, because this slight bitterness can promote the secretion of gastric juice, stimulate appetite and increase appetite. If the bitterness is too strong, it will cause vomiting, so it is recommended not to drink too strong. After brewing marigold, you can add some rock sugar or honey to taste. Drinking a cup with a cold has diuretic and antipyretic effects, but pregnant women can't drink it. When the weather is too hot, you can put the brewed herb tea in the refrigerator to cool it, and it will taste better. Every time you can't finish drinking it, you should put it in the refrigerator, which can prolong the storage for L-2 days, but you can't drink it after more than 3 days.