Chicken meat is delicious and commonly seen on people's dining tables. It is rich in high-quality protein and other nutrients, providing a variety of nutrition needed by the body. Many people pay attention to the variety and freshness of the meat when choosing chicken, but seldom consider its gender.
Whether it is rooster meat or hen meat, they are both delicious and nutritious, and have good nourishing effects on the human body. They also have the functions of warming the middle, nourishing essence, benefiting the five organs, and replenishing deficiencies. If the purpose is only to supplement nutrition, the difference between choosing rooster and hen is not significant. However, when using chicken for dietary therapy, attention should be paid to the gender of the chicken, because rooster meat and hen meat have different properties. Hen meat belongs to Yin and has a good tonic effect on women and the elderly. It can be used for the treatment of fatigue caused by spleen and stomach qi deficiency, hidden pain in the stomach area, postpartum low milk supply, and dizziness. It is especially suitable for patients with Yin-blood deficiency, such as postpartum women, the elderly, and those with long-term weak constitution. Rooster meat belongs to Yang and is a hot food with the functions of dispelling cold and preventing colds. It has a strong warming effect and is more suitable for patients with yang deficiency and weak qi. It has good auxiliary therapeutic effects on symptoms such as frequent urination, hearing loss, and low sperm count caused by kidney yang deficiency.
As medicinal food, both hen meat and rooster meat have good effects on the human body. They can be used in different medicinal diets according to people's different needs to achieve the effects of nourishing the body and treating diseases. Ginseng stewed hen has the effects of benefiting qi, nourishing blood, invigorating the spleen, and replenishing deficiency. It is suitable for patients with chronic illnesses, lack of qi, fatigue, spontaneous sweating, palpitations, insomnia, declining memory, and blurry vision. Astragalus stewed hen has a significant effect on severe qi deficiency and fatigue, especially suitable for patients who have been treated for a long time for chronic inflammation or anemia and are mentally exhausted and short of breath. Rooster meat and longan soup has the effect of warming the kidney and strengthening yang, suitable for patients with frequent urination or bedwetting caused by kidney yang deficiency. If the symptoms are severe, 12 grams of Cistanche can be added.
When chicken is used as a dish, there is no need to differentiate between male and female. Whether it is rooster or hen, there is not much difference in protein and vitamin content. However, when used for dietary therapy, it is important to distinguish between male and female in order to achieve the therapeutic effect.
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Silkie chicken has black skin, muscles, organs, and bones, which are different from normal chickens. It is regarded as a folk supplement and Chinese medicinal material in China, which can enhance human resistance and physical strength. Many women consider Silkie chicken as a nourishing delicacy. The natural antioxidants contained in Silkie chicken meat are twice that of ordinary chicken meat. The natural antioxidants in Silkie chicken meat have strong antioxidant effects. During consumption, people find that the taste of Silkie chicken is even better than regular chicken meat, making it a highly beneficial white meat. Silkie chicken is not only delicious but also has good effects on many diseases. Eating Silkie chicken meat can also help treat diabetes, anemia, dysmenorrhea, and postpartum disorders. Silkie chicken can be used alone or in combination with other tonics to make dietary medicinal food.
