Qian Shi, also known as "chicken rice head," is a commonly used Chinese medicine with the effects of tonifying the middle and benefiting qi, consolidating the kidneys and astringing essence, and invigorating the spleen and stopping diarrhea. So how can Qian Shi be eaten to better nourish the kidneys? Who should not take Qian Shi to nourish the kidneys?
Qian Shi Jin Ying Porridge
Ingredients
50g Qian Shi, 20g Jin Ying Zi, 100g glutinous rice.
Instructions
1. Wash the Qian Shi and soak for 1 hour.
2. Put in Jin Ying Zi, glutinous rice, and cook the porridge on low heat.
Effects
Jin Ying Zi has a sour and sweet taste, a neutral and astringent nature, and enters the kidney, bladder, and large intestine meridians. It has the effects of consolidating essence, reducing urine, and astringing the intestines to stop diarrhea. When Jin Ying Zi is taken with Qian Shi, it enhances the kidney-tonifying and astringing, and spleen-invigorating and diarrhea-stopping effects. It is suitable for those with spleen deficiency and long-term diarrhea, lung deficiency and wheezing cough, and nocturia.
Huai Shan Qian Shi Stewed Fish Maw
Ingredients
50g Huai Shan Yao, 30g Qian Shi, 1 fish maw.
Instructions
1. Wash the Huai Shan Yao and Qian Shi, soak for half an hour.
2. Soak the fish maw in boiling water for 20 minutes, wash and cut into pieces.
3. Put all the ingredients into a stewing pot, add enough water, cover the pot.
4. Stew over low heat for 1-2 hours, season and consume. Drink as desired.
Effects
Huai Shan Yao can be used as both food and medicine, with the effects of invigorating the spleen, nourishing the stomach, and tonifying the lungs and kidneys. It is suitable for those with spleen deficiency and diarrhea, spermatorrhea and leukorrhea, and frequent urination. Huai Shan Qian Shi fish maw is a nutritious medicinal diet that can nourish the kidneys and astringe essence, and invigorate qi. It can be consumed in moderate amounts by those with long-term kidney disease and kidney deficiency.
Qian Shi Yi Ren Stewed Old Duck
Ingredients
15g Qian Shi, 15g Yi Ren, 15g Shan Yao, 5g Chen Pi, 200g old duck meat, 100g lean pork, 3 slices, a small amount of Huangjiu (yellow wine).
Instructions
1. Remove the feathers from the duck meat and wash, cut into pieces.
2. Wash the lean pork and cut into pieces. Wash the Qian Shi, Yi Ren, and Shan Yao.
3. Put all the ingredients together in a clay pot, add ginger, Chen Pi, and an appropriate amount of water.
4. Bring to a boil over high heat, remove the foam, then simmer over low heat for 1.5 hours, season with salt and Huangjiu.
Effects
Yi Ren belongs to the spleen, stomach, and lung meridians, with the effects of promoting water circulation, invigorating the spleen and stopping diarrhea, detoxifying and dispersing masses. When Qian Shi and Yi Ren are used together, they can be used for fatigue, diarrhea, frequent urination, lumbago and leg pain, and lower limb edema.
Qian Shi Bai Guo Porridge
Ingredients
30g Qian Shi, 6 Bai Guo (ginkgo nuts), 50g glutinous rice.
Instructions
1. Peel the Bai Guo and add glutinous rice.
2. Cook the porridge slowly in a clay pot, once a day.
Effects
Bai Guo is neutral in nature, with a sweet and bitter taste, and has a toxic property. It can promote blood circulation, protect and nourish the liver, anti-aging, and improve brain function. The effective ingredients in Bai Guo, such as ellagic acid and ginkgolide, have antibacterial and bactericidal effects. When eaten with Qian Shi, it can astringe and remove dampness, astringe and stop leukorrhea, and inhibit bacteria. It is suitable for patients with chronic nephritis with persistent proteinuria and deficiency of righteous qi.
Qian Shi Da Zao Drink
Ingredients
15g Qian Shi, 10g Ren Shen (ginseng), 5 jujubes.
Instructions
1. Wash the above ingredients and put them in a pot together.
2. Add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
Effects
Jujube is a common blood-nourishing medicinal herb, it contains rich vitamins, amino acids, proteins, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and other components. Regular consumption can tonify qi and nourish blood, invigorate the spleen and stomach, tonify qi, and dispel wind. When jujube is eaten with Qian Shi, it has the effects of invigorating qi, invigorating the spleen, consolidating the kidneys. It is suitable for adults with frequent nocturia or children with frequent urination.
Who should not eat Qian Shi
1. Those with indigestion.
Qian Shi contains a lot of starch, which is not easy to digest. It is not suitable for those with indigestion and bloating, so as not to aggravate the discomfort symptoms.
2. Those with difficulty in urination and defecation.
Qian Shi has a strong astringent effect. It may worsen the condition when eaten by those with difficulty in urination and defecation.
3. Those mentioned below.
"Suixiju Diet Recipe": "Those with external wind, malaria, dysentery, malnutrition, stagnant qi, bloating, reddish urine, constipation, and those who have just given birth should avoid it." Those mentioned above should not eat Qian Shi.
