Clinical Manifestations of Phlegm-Heat Accumulation Type Hyperlipidemia:
Obesity, oily complexion, heaviness in the head, expectoration of phlegm, nausea and vomiting, chest tightness and epigastric fullness, numbness and heaviness in the limbs, sticky mouth. Greasy coating on the tongue, slippery pulse.
Kombu Seaweed Soup
Ingredients: 30g kombu seaweed, 30g seaweed, 150g soybeans
Method: Soak and wash the above three ingredients. Boil them in water until the soybeans are cooked, then season to taste.
Effects: Clears phlegm, promotes diuresis, invigorates the spleen, and soothes the middle.
Stir-fried Trio
Ingredients: 250g celery, 150g corn shoots, 20g mushroom
Method: Soak the mushroom first and cut the celery into sections. Stir-fry the three ingredients in vegetable oil. Add seasoning when cooked and stir-fry for a few more times.
Effects: Promotes appetite, regulates the middle, and reduces fat and turbidity.
Usage: Eat with meals.
Cholesterol-Lowering and Weight-Loss Tea
Ingredients: 60g dried lotus leaf, 10g raw hawthorn, 10g raw coix seed, 15g peanut leaves, 5g orange peel, 60g tea leaves
Method: Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder. Brew with boiling water and drink as tea.
Effects: Clears heat, aids digestion, lowers cholesterol, and eliminates dampness.
Usage: Take one dose daily, drink anytime.
Seaweed Tofu Soup
Ingredients: 20g seaweed, 50g lean pork, 100g soft tofu
Method: Tear the seaweed into small pieces, cut the tofu into strips, and slice the pork thinly. Put fresh soup in a pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add seaweed and tofu, bring to a simmer, then add pork slices and season with monosodium glutamate. Drizzle with sesame oil for seasoning.
Effects: Softens and dissolves phlegm, clears heat, and lowers cholesterol.
Usage: Eat with meals.
