Some people find it difficult to fall asleep due to stress, resulting in poor sleep at night and lack of energy during the day. Generally, we believe that calming the mind and promoting sleep are closely related. The editor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Network teaches you how to prepare a blood-nourishing and calming wine!
【Ingredients】
Fu Shen 10g, Chao Zao Ren 10g, Wu Wei Zi 5g, Ye Jiao Teng 5g, Job's Tears 5g, Bai Shao 5g, Amber Powder 5g, Mulberry 5g.
【Preparation】
Grind all the ingredients into fine powder, mix with 500ml of 25 degrees white wine, soak for 2 weeks, and filter to remove impurities.
【Dosage】
Take 30-50ml every night.
【Indications】
Long-term insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, waking up early, frequent nightmares, physical weakness due to prolonged illness, poor memory, mental fatigue, etc.
【Foods for Calming the Mind】
1. Millet
Millet is the grain with the highest content of tryptophan. Adding some millet to the dinner staple food is a good idea as it helps increase the amount of tryptophan entering the brain. In traditional Chinese medicine, millet is believed to have the effects of tonifying the spleen, harmonizing the stomach, and promoting sleep. Method: Take an appropriate amount of millet, cook it into porridge with water, and consume it for dinner or before bed.
2. Almonds
Many nutrition experts recommend American almonds as a nighttime snack, not only because they are convenient to eat and give a sense of satiety, but also because the cell wall structure in American almonds can block the absorption of fat by the body, preventing weight gain.
3. Honey
The glucose and vitamins in honey can regulate the function of the nervous system, relieve nervous tension, and promote sleep, without any side effects. Drinking a cup of honey water before bed can help you relax and improve the quality of sleep. Just take a spoonful of honey before sleep, it's better to mix it with cold boiled water.
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