The Chinese medicinal herb Xishaicao is suitable for those with rheumatism, weak tendons and bones, and weakness in the waist and knees. What is the method of taking the Xishaicao pig trotter soup with the herb Maodongqing?
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【Diet therapy for treating shoulder and neck pain with Xishaicao】
Name: Maodongqing Xishaicao pig trotter soup
Ingredients: 50 grams of Maodongqing, 50 grams of Xishaicao, a pair of pig trotters, 1/4 piece of dried tangerine peel, 4 honey dates, 3 slices of fresh ginger.
Method: After washing the above ingredients, put them together with the ginger into a clay pot. Add 3000 milliliters of water and bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 3 hours. Add salt to taste.
Efficacy: Rheumatic pain refers to the pain caused by the invasion of the "wind" and "dampness" evils, which are part of the six external pathogenic factors in traditional Chinese medicine, into the joints and muscles of the human body. Common conditions such as shoulder and neck pain, lower back and leg pain, and sciatica all fall within the scope of rheumatism. The Chinese medicinal herb Maodongqing Xishaicao pig trotter soup has the effects of dispelling wind and dampness, promoting blood circulation and nourishing qi, and strengthening tendons and bones.
【Dos and Don'ts of taking Xishaicao】
Recommended: Xishaicao is suitable for those with rheumatism, weak tendons and bones, weakness in the waist and knees, stroke, facial paralysis, hemiplegia, wind rash, damp sores, insect and animal bites, malaria, jaundice, and other conditions. It is especially suitable for those with rheumatism that is more inclined towards damp-heat.
Not recommended: Those without rheumatism should be cautious.
Expert advice: Xishaicao is suitable for raw use to clear heat and detoxify, and for processed use to dispel wind and dampness and promote blood circulation. When storing, it is best to keep it in a well-ventilated and dry place to avoid mold affecting its efficacy.
