Clinical manifestations of Qi deficiency type constipation:
Although there is a feeling of defecation, it is difficult to eliminate due to the lack of strength. Effort leads to sweating, shortness of breath, and extreme fatigue after defecation. The face is pale, and there is a weak and tired look. The tongue is pale and tender, with a white coating, and the pulse is weak.
【Almond Sesame Candy】
Ingredients: 60 grams of sweet almonds, 500 grams of black sesame seeds, 250 grams of white sugar, 250 grams of honey.
Preparation: Crush the sweet almonds into a paste, wash the black sesame seeds, and pour them into an iron pot. Stir-fry over low heat until the moisture evaporates and the sesame seeds make a crackling sound. Immediately transfer to a bowl and let it cool slightly, then grind it into powder. In a large porcelain bowl, mix the almond paste, black sesame seeds, white sugar, and honey. Cover the bowl and steam it over water for 2 hours. Remove from heat.
Effect: Tonifies Qi and moistens the intestines.
Usage: Take 1 spoonful twice a day, chew and swallow after meals.
【Ginseng Black Sesame Drink】
Ingredients: 5-10 grams of ginseng, 15 grams of black sesame seeds, a suitable amount of white sugar.
Preparation: Crush the black sesame seeds. Boil the ginseng in water to remove impurities and retain the juice. Add the crushed black sesame seeds and an appropriate amount of white sugar, bring to a boil.
Effect: Tonifies Qi and moistens the intestines, nourishes the liver and kidneys.
Usage: Can be consumed for breakfast, dinner, or as a snack.
【Astragalus and Perilla Seed Porridge】
Ingredients: 10 grams of astragalus, 50 grams of perilla seeds, 50 grams of hemp seeds, 250 grams of glutinous rice.
Preparation: Crush the astragalus and perilla seeds and boil them with a suitable amount of water for 5-10 minutes. Take the medicinal juice and add it to the glutinous rice to cook the porridge.
Effect: Tonifies Qi and moistens the intestines.
Usage: Take 1 dose daily, eat in several servings.
【Astragalus and Wood Xiang Honey Paste】
Ingredients: 300 grams of astragalus, 45 grams of wood xiang, a suitable amount of honey.
Preparation: Boil the astragalus and wood xiang in a suitable amount of water. Take the decoction every 30 minutes, add water and boil again, repeat this process twice. Combine the decoctions and simmer over low heat until thick and sticky. Add double the amount of honey and bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let it cool. Store in a bottle.
Effect: Tonifies Qi, promotes Qi circulation, moisturizes the intestines, and relieves constipation.
Usage: Take 1 tablespoon twice a day, dissolve in boiling water.
【Sesame and Chestnut Cake】
Ingredients: 10 grams of hemp seeds, 5 grams of sesame seeds, 50 grams of chestnut flour, 50 grams of cornmeal.
Preparation: Crush the hemp seeds and sesame seeds, mix them with chestnut flour and cornmeal, and add an appropriate amount of brown sugar. Steam the mixture to make a cake.
Effect: Tonifies Qi, moisturizes the intestines, and relieves constipation.
Usage: Serve as a dessert.
