Qian Shi is a commonly used herb for tonifying the spleen and has the effect of dispelling dampness and stopping vaginal discharge. Can Qian Shi be cooked together with red beans and coix seed?
Can Qian Shi be cooked together with red beans and coix seed?
Yes, it can.
Red beans and coix seed have the effect of dispelling dampness, which can eliminate internal dampness and have the functions of diuresis, reducing swelling, detoxification, and promoting pus discharge. It is very suitable for people with excessive internal dampness. Qian Shi is mild in nature and has a sweet and astringent taste. It has the effects of tonifying the spleen and securing the kidneys, astringing essence and stopping discharge, and invigorating the spleen and stopping diarrhea. When consumed with red beans and coix seed, it can enhance the effects of tonifying the spleen and dispelling dampness.
The ratio of coix seed, red beans, and Qian Shi in porridge
There is no specific ratio.
There is no specific ratio for coix seed, red beans, and Qian Shi porridge. As long as it is not consumed excessively, it is fine. For those who are unsure about the dosage, a 1:1:1 ratio can be used. Before cooking the porridge, soak the coix seed, Qian Shi, and red beans for a period of time, which will help the porridge to become soft and reduce the cooking time.
The efficacy and function of Qian Shi, red beans, and coix seed porridge
Tonifying the spleen and benefiting the stomach
Qian Shi is mild in nature and has a sweet and astringent taste, which has the effect of tonifying the spleen and stopping diarrhea. It is suitable for people with spleen deficiency and chronic diarrhea. Qian Shi, red beans, and coix seed porridge can tonify the spleen, benefit the stomach, nourish qi, and nourish blood. It is suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach, diarrhea, and poor appetite.
Nourishing the kidneys and replenishing essence
Qian Shi not only tonifies the spleen and stops diarrhea but also nourishes the kidneys and consolidates essence. Therefore, Qian Shi, red beans, and coix seed porridge have a good effect of nourishing the kidneys and replenishing essence. It has good therapeutic effects on symptoms such as nocturnal emission, spermatorrhea, frequent urination, and kidney deficiency with turbid urine.
Dispelling dampness and promoting diuresis
Qian Shi, red beans, and coix seed porridge can dispel dampness, promote diuresis, invigorate the spleen, and benefit the lungs. The main function of coix seed is to invigorate the spleen and dispel dampness, tonify the lungs, and resolve phlegm. Red beans can promote diuresis, reduce swelling, moisturize the intestines, and lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Qian Shi, red beans, and coix seed porridge is not only nutritious but also has high medicinal value.
Who should not eat Qian Shi, red beans, and coix seed porridge
1. People with a cold constitution
Coix seed is cool in nature and is not suitable for people with a cold constitution as it may cause discomfort.
2. People with weak digestive system
Qian Shi, red beans, and coix seed porridge contains a lot of starch, which is not easy to digest. Consuming it may further burden the weak digestive system and cause discomfort.
3. Pregnant women
The active ingredients in coix seed can enhance uterine tension, so it is not suitable for pregnant women to consume it to avoid miscarriage.
4. People with abdominal bloating
Qian Shi, red beans, and coix seed porridge is not easy to digest. Qian Shi has astringent and contracting properties. Consuming it may cause discomfort for people with abdominal bloating.
How to make Qian Shi, red beans, and coix seed porridge
Qian Shi, red beans, and coix seed porridge
Ingredients
Coix seed, red beans, Qian Shi, glutinous rice
Instructions
1. Wash the coix seed and red beans, put them in a clay pot, and add enough water;
2. Heat until the water in the pot boils, then cook for another 3 minutes, turn off the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes;
3. Heat again and cook until the water in the pot boils again;
4. Cook for another 3 minutes, turn off the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
