Clinical Manifestations of Liver Yang Hyperactivity Type Hypertension:
Dizziness and headache, irritability, dizziness and tinnitus, flushed face, bitter taste and dry mouth, restless sleep at night, red tongue with yellow coating, and strong and rapid pulse.
[Fresh Celery Juice]
Formula: 250 grams of celery.
Method: Blanch the celery in boiling water for 2 minutes, then chop and juice. Season as desired.
Efficacy: Liver pressure reduction.
Usage: Twice a day, 1 cup each time.
[Celery Stir-Fried Eel with Watermelon Rind]
Formula: 120 grams of yellow eel, 150 grams of watermelon rind, 150 grams of celery, a little ginger, spring onion, and garlic.
Method: Cut open the yellow eel, remove the internal organs, spine, and head. Salt lightly to remove mucus, then blanch in boiling water to remove the fishy smell, and slice. Cut the watermelon rind into strips. Remove the root and leaves of the celery, and cut into sections. Blanch all ingredients in hot water, then remove and set aside. Heat sesame oil in a frying pan, add ginger, garlic, and spring onion to stir-fry until fragrant. Add the eel slices and stir-fry briefly, then add the watermelon rind and celery and stir-fry until cooked. Season as desired.
Efficacy: Heat-clearing, Liver pressure reduction, diuretic.
Usage: Serve as a side dish with meals.
[Chrysanthemum Porridge]
Formula: 15 grams of chrysanthemum powder, 100 grams of glutinous rice.
Method: Remove the chrysanthemum stems and grind into fine powder. Cook the glutinous rice with an appropriate amount of water over high heat until boiling, then switch to low heat and simmer until the porridge is cooked. Add the chrysanthemum powder and simmer for a moment.
Efficacy: Heat-clearing, wind-dispelling, Liver-clearing, and eye-brightening.
Usage: Can be consumed for breakfast and dinner.
[Gastrodia Elata Duck Eggs]
Formula: 9 grams of Gastrodia Elata, 2 duck eggs.
Method: Soak the duck eggs in salt water for 7 days, then drill a small hole at the top and pour out an appropriate amount of egg white. Fill the hole with finely ground Gastrodia Elata powder (if the eggs are not filled, refill with the poured egg white until filled). Then use wheat flour to seal the hole on the duck eggs, and immediately wrap the duck eggs completely and cook in hot charcoal ash.
Efficacy: Liver-calming, wind-extinguishing, heat-clearing, and nourishing yin.
Usage: Consume 2 duck eggs on an empty stomach every morning with warm water, continuously for 5-7 days.
[Celery and Seaweed Salad]
Formula: 100 grams of celery, 50 grams of seaweed.
Method: Wash and cut the celery into sections, wash and shred the seaweed. Then blanch them separately in boiling water. Season with sesame oil, vinegar, salt, and monosodium glutamate to taste.
Efficacy: Liver-clearing, heat-clearing, and pressure reduction.
Usage: Serve as a side dish with meals.
