Medical research shows that people who stay up late are more prone to cancer than those who have normal sleep patterns. Staying up late can affect the normal division of cells, leading to cell mutations and the development of cancer cells. However, if you have no choice but to stay up late, then you can take remedial measures! Here, I recommend 4 soups that can reduce the damage caused by staying up late.
One: Tianqi Flower and Water Duck Soup
Ingredients:
Tianqi Flower 5g, Ophiopogon japonicus 15g, Water Duck 150g, Seasoning (as needed)
Directions:
Wash the Tianqi Flower and Ophiopogon japonicus. Remove the core of Ophiopogon japonicus. Cut the Water Duck into pieces. Put all the ingredients into a stewing pot, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil, and then simmer for 1 hour. Add seasoning and serve.
Benefits:
Clears heat, nourishes yin, protects and nourishes the liver.
Two: American Ginseng and Stewed Black-Bone Chicken
Ingredients:
American Ginseng 20g, Black-Bone Chicken (hair and internal organs removed) 1, Dried Mushrooms 6 (soaked in water and squeezed dry), Dried Tangerine Peel 5g, Red Jujube 3
Directions:
Put all the ingredients together in a pot and stew for 1-1.5 hours. Add salt to taste. Drink the soup and eat the chicken.
Benefits:
Suitable for long-term stay up late. It is suitable for those with depleted yin, fatigue, loss of appetite, dizziness, and yellow complexion. American Ginseng is sweet, slightly bitter, and slightly cold, and can replenish qi and nourish yin. "Ben Cao Cong Xin" believes that American Ginseng "nourishes the lungs and reduces fire, generates body fluids, and relieves fatigue. It is suitable for those with deficiency and fire". The most common symptom of chronic sleep deprivation is virtual fire, which can cause sore throat, dizziness, and mouth sores. American Ginseng is very suitable for this condition. Black-Bone Chicken nourishes yin and blood, and contains rich amino acids and fatty acids; mushrooms are refreshing and can remove greasiness; dried tangerine peel regulates qi and stimulates appetite; and a few red jujubes can have a tonifying effect.
Three: Stewed Eucommia Bark and Pig Kidney
Ingredients:
Eucommia Bark 25g, Pig Kidney 1 (remove fascia), Water (as needed)
Directions:
Put all the ingredients together, stew in a double boiler for 1 hour. Take it once a day or every other day.
Benefits:
It has the function of nourishing the liver and kidneys, strengthening tendons and bones. It is suitable for those who experience lower back pain and weakness in the limbs after staying up late. Eucommia Bark Walnut Pig Kidney Soup also has benefits for treating mouse hand caused by kidney qi deficiency.
Four: Lotus Seed and Lily Stewed Lean Pork
Ingredients:
Lotus Seed (core removed) 20g, Lily 20g, Lean Pork 100g
Directions:
Put all the ingredients together in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and simmer until the meat is cooked. Add salt to taste. Take it once a day.
Benefits:
It has the function of clearing the heart and moistening the lungs, nourishing qi and calming the mind. It is suitable for those who have dry cough, insomnia, irritability, and palpitations after staying up late.
