According to traditional Chinese medicine, Huangqi (Astragalus) has the effect of tonifying Qi, consolidating the surface, promoting diuresis, and reducing swelling. When making soup at home, we also like to add some Huangqi to achieve the goal of health preservation. But do you know that there are three types of people who should not use Huangqi? Here is the recipe for Red Sugar Huangqi Orange Peel Porridge for everyone!
【Name】
Red Sugar Huangqi Orange Peel Porridge
【Ingredients】
30g Astragalus, 100g glutinous rice, 3g orange peel powder, appropriate amount of red sugar
【Preparation】
1. Clean the Astragalus, put it in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and decoct to remove the residue and extract the juice;
2. Place the pot on the fire, add glutinous rice, Astragalus juice, and an appropriate amount of water to cook the porridge;
3. After the porridge is cooked, add the orange peel powder and cook briefly, then add red sugar and mix well.
【Nutritional Value】
Astragalus has been used medicinally for over 2,000 years. Modern research has found that it contains saponins, sucrose, polysaccharides, various amino acids, folic acid, selenium, zinc, copper, and other trace elements.
It has the functions of enhancing immune function, protecting the liver, diuresis, anti-aging, anti-stress, lowering blood pressure, and a wide range of antibacterial effects.
【Taboos for Eating Huangqi】
1. Not suitable for lean and strong individuals
Huangqi is more suitable for people with Qi deficiency and dampness of the spleen. The typical characteristic of this type of people is that their muscles are weak and soft, especially the muscles on the belly. However, if you are a person with a strong physique, it is not suitable to take it, otherwise, it may have a reverse effect.
2. Not suitable during the menstrual period
Women should not take Huangqi during menstruation or pregnancy to avoid affecting the menstrual period and causing abnormal menstruation.
3. Not suitable for cold patients
Cold patients should wait until they recover before taking Huangqi.
