Modern society is characterized by high work and study pressure, irregular lifestyle, and frequent late nights and fast food consumption, leading to physical fatigue. After a long day of work, you may feel exhausted and immediately fall asleep as soon as you lie down in bed. So, are there any herbal porridges that can alleviate fatigue? Below, I will introduce some herbal porridges that can help relieve fatigue and make you feel refreshed!
Herbal Porridge to Relieve Fatigue
1. Sour Jujube Kernel and Lotus Seed Porridge
Ingredients: 10g sour jujube kernel, 20g lotus seeds, 20g wolfberries, 50g glutinous rice, and 50g rice.
Instructions:
1. Wash all the ingredients and set aside.
2. Put the ingredients in a pot and add an appropriate amount of water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Reduce the heat and simmer until the porridge is cooked. Add soup for seasoning as desired.
Benefits:
1. Sour jujube kernel: nourishes the heart, calms the mind, and reduces sweating.
2. Lotus seeds: calms the mind, nourishes the kidneys, and supports kidney function.
3. Wolfberries: enhances immune function, improves eyesight, and calms the mind.
4. Sour jujube kernel and lotus seed porridge: calms the mind and nourishes the brain.
2. Ginseng and Sticky Rice Porridge
Ingredients: 10g ginseng, 50g Chinese yam, 50g sticky rice, and an appropriate amount of brown sugar.
Instructions:
1. Slice the ginseng and set aside.
2. Cook the porridge with ginseng, sticky rice, and Chinese yam. Add brown sugar when the porridge is cooked. Consume it while warm, once a day.
Benefits:
1. Ginseng: tonifies the kidneys, strengthens yang, nourishes yin, and calms the mind.
2. Chinese yam: strengthens the spleen and nourishes the stomach.
3. Ginseng and sticky rice porridge: strengthens vitality, fights fatigue, and strengthens the heart.
3. Eel and Chinese Yam Porridge
Ingredients: 1 live eel, 50g Chinese yam, 50g glutinous rice, and various seasonings.
Instructions:
1. Gut and clean the eel, then slice it and place it in a bowl. Add cooking wine, ginger, scallions, and salt. Marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Cook the porridge with the marinated eel, Chinese yam, and glutinous rice. Consume it once a day.
Benefits:
1. Eel: regulates the intestines and stomach, appetizes, aids digestion, and fights aging.
2. Glutinous rice: lubricates the intestines, promotes bowel movements, improves immune function, nourishes the stomach, and promotes blood circulation.
3. Eel and Chinese yam porridge: nourishes both qi and blood, strengthens tendons and bones, and regular consumption of this porridge helps eliminate fatigue.
After a long day of work and feeling tired, try these herbal porridges to relieve fatigue and say goodbye to exhaustion.
