Traditional Chinese medicine believes that increasing strength refers to enhancing physical strength, which relies on the normal activity of the body's organs. Among them, the relationship between the spleen and kidney is the closest, with the heart, liver, and lungs as auxiliary. Therefore, if you want to increase strength and improve your body, you should start by nourishing the spleen and kidney. Here are a few medicinal recipes that nourish the spleen and kidney to increase strength and improve your body.
Recipe 1: Cistanche Five-Flavored Wine
Ingredients: 48g Cistanche, 48g Schisandra, 48g Chinese wolfberry, 48g Chinese yam, 48g Poria cocos, 300g sweetener, 1000ml wine
Preparation: Chop or grind the above herbs, or soak them with the sweetener and wine for 50 days before consumption. Drink 2-4 cups daily.
Benefits: This medicinal wine can invigorate qi, strengthen yang, replenish blood and essence, enhance physical strength, relieve fatigue, prolong life, calm the mind, and improve sleep. Drinking a few cups after physical labor can eliminate fatigue, restore energy, and invigorate the spirit. For those who have a habit of drinking alcohol, it is recommended to drink this wine regularly. These medicinal recipes are beneficial for those engaged in physical labor. If consumed regularly, they not only increase strength but also prolong life.
Recipe 2: Grilled Ming Shrimp
Ingredients: 10 large shrimp, 1/2 onion, 10g minced ginger, 10g minced garlic, 25ml vegetable oil, 10ml wine, 450ml oil for frying
Preparation: Remove the shrimp's whiskers and legs. Do not remove the shell. Wash the shrimp with water and remove the dorsal vein and ventral vein with the back of a knife. Heat 450g of oil in a wok over high heat, then add the shrimp and fry for about 10 seconds. Remove the oil from the wok, leaving 30g. Keep the wok on the heat, add the onion and ginger, stir-fry until fragrant, then add vegetable oil, shrimp, minced garlic, and wine. Cook for another four to five minutes, then transfer to a plate and serve.
Benefits: This dish is a nourishing delicacy that can tonify the kidney, invigorate yang, and promote blood circulation. Regular consumption can strengthen the body and enhance physical strength. It is especially suitable for those with deficiency-cold, premature ejaculation, and weakness.
Recipe 3: Stuffed Pigeon Eggs
Ingredients: 12 pigeon eggs, 50g lean pork, ham, Chinese mustard, flour, minced ginger, Shaoxing wine, vegetable oil, salt, MSG, and sesame oil as needed
Preparation: Boil the raw pigeon eggs until they are 50% cooked (do not cook the egg yolk completely). Peel the eggs and cut off the tops. Pour out the egg yolks. Chop the lean pork, ham, and Chinese mustard into small pieces. Mix with vegetable oil, salt, sesame oil, Shaoxing wine, MSG, and minced ginger to make the filling. Stuff the filling into the egg whites and cover them with the tops. Place them in a bowl and steam until cooked. Heat a small amount of oil in a pan, pour the steamed liquid over the pigeon eggs.
Benefits: This dish nourishes qi and blood and strengthens the body.
