The liver is an important detoxification organ in our body, which can convert toxic substances into non-toxic substances and then eliminate them from the body. If the liver is overloaded for a long time, it will inevitably cause liver function paralysis and lead to liver diseases. Therefore, it is necessary to take care of the liver regularly. Below, we will introduce several dietary therapies for liver health.
Herbal Recipe 1: Tianqi Mushroom Soup
Ingredients: 150g Tianqi seedlings, 50g soaked black fungus, appropriate amount of tomatoes, ginger, salt, soy sauce, and pepper.
Instructions: Clean the Tianqi seedlings, soak the black fungus in advance, slice the tomatoes, chop the ginger, and tear the black fungus into small pieces. Heat a little oil in a pot and stir-fry the ginger until fragrant, then add the tomatoes and stir-fry. After the tomatoes release their red oil, add the black fungus and stir-fry. Add a bowl of broth, or just use water if there is no broth. Add salt and pepper. Add a small amount of soy sauce for flavor. Boil for 1-2 minutes after the water boils. Finally, add the Tianqi seedlings, turn off the heat when the color of the Tianqi seedlings changes, and drizzle a few drops of sesame oil. If you like sour soup, you can add a little vinegar.
Effects: Tianqi seedlings can clear heat, detoxify, protect the liver, and promote blood circulation and metabolism. It is a rare health ingredient for nourishing the liver. Tianqi Mushroom Soup has the effect of nourishing and protecting the liver.
Herbal Recipe 2: Refreshing Celery Fruit
Ingredients: Fresh celery, bitter gourd, cucumber, green pepper, green apple, and honey.
Instructions: Put the above ingredients into a juicer and juice them. Then filter out the residue and add an appropriate amount of honey.
Effects: Celery has the effects of invigorating the stomach and reducing blood pressure. Combined with other heat-clearing fruits and vegetables, the fruit and vegetable juice has the functions of heat-clearing, detoxification, nourishing the liver, and nourishing yin. It is especially suitable for people with liver heat symptoms such as bitter taste in the mouth, bad breath, dry and hard stools, and excessive eye secretions. It can be consumed once a day when experiencing dry mouth, dry tongue, and excessive eye secretions.
Herbal Recipe 3: Papaya Pork Rib Soup
Ingredients: 500g pork ribs, half a papaya (choose a relatively unripe one), scallion, ginger, cooking wine, vinegar, and a little salt.
Instructions: Peel and remove the seeds from the papaya, and cut into large pieces. Put ginger slices and cooking wine in a pot, add the pork ribs, remove the foam after the water boils, and boil for 3 minutes. Take out the pork ribs and rinse them with hot water. Put water in a clay pot, add the pork ribs, scallion, ginger, cooking wine, and a little vinegar. Boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for one and a half hours. Add the papaya pieces and continue to simmer for thirty to forty minutes. Add a little salt for seasoning.
Effects: Papaya is known as the "fruit of a hundred benefits", "the king of fruits", and "the longevity melon". It has a warm nature and sour taste, and enters the liver and spleen meridians. It is most suitable for liver and spleen nourishment in spring. Papaya pork rib soup also has the effect of beauty, skincare, and rejuvenation.
Herbal Recipe 4: Chrysanthemum White Fungus Goji Berry Porridge
Ingredients: 20g goji berries, 10g chrysanthemum, 10g white fungus, 60g glutinous rice, and honey to taste.
Instructions: Wash the glutinous rice and put it in a pot. Wash the white fungus and chrysanthemum and add them to the pot. Add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat until the white fungus becomes soft and glutinous. Then add the goji berries and simmer for about 10 minutes over low heat. Season with honey according to personal taste when eating.
Effects: Chrysanthemum white fungus goji berry porridge has the functions of nourishing blood, nourishing the liver, improving eyesight, removing spots, moisturizing the skin, and whitening. It is suitable for all women.
