Lily has the effect of clearing the heart and lungs and nourishing yin to stop coughing, while Poria cocos can promote diuresis, reduce swelling, strengthen the spleen and stomach. Both are commonly used traditional Chinese medicines and have good medicinal value. So how should Lily and Poria cocos be consumed together?
How to consume Lily and Poria cocos correctly
Lily and Poria cocos Mung Bean Porridge
Ingredients
10g Poria cocos, 20g mung beans, 15g Lily, 100g glutinous rice.
Instructions
1. Crush the Poria cocos into powder, soak the mung beans and Lily for 30 minutes;
2. Wash the glutinous rice, then add the mung beans and Lily;
3. Boil over high heat, add the Poria cocos powder, and simmer for 1 hour.
Benefits of consuming Lily and Poria cocos together
Diuresis and reducing swelling
Poria cocos is a diuretic and swelling-reducing medicine, while Lily has the function of promoting diuresis and eliminating dampness. Consuming them together enhances the diuretic and swelling-reducing effects, which are commonly used for symptoms such as edema, oliguria, and phlegm retention.
Strengthening the spleen and invigorating the stomach
Lily contains nutrients such as protein, starch, and fat, which can strengthen the spleen and invigorate the stomach. Poria cocos contains effective ingredients such as Poria polysaccharides and Poria acids, which can reduce gastric acid secretion and help with gastric ulcers. Consuming them together can benefit the spleen and stomach.
Invigorating the spleen and eliminating dampness
Poria cocos has the effects of promoting diuresis, permeating dampness, and invigorating the spleen. Lily can clear the heart, nourish the lungs, detoxify, and eliminate dampness. Consuming Poria cocos and Lily together not only provides good nutritional value but also detoxifies, nourishes the heart, and calms the mind. It is suitable for symptoms such as insomnia, excessive dreaming, edema, fullness, and coughing up blood.
Moistening the lungs and relieving cough
Fresh Lily contains abundant mucilage, which has the effect of clearing heat and moistening dryness. Poria cocos contains Poria polysaccharides and polysaccharides, which have diuretic, sedative, and antitussive effects. Taking them together can be used for dry cough and hot cough.
Enhancing immunity
Both Lily and Poria cocos contain amino acids, proteins, vitamins, and other nutrients. Poria polysaccharides can enhance the phagocytic function of phagocytes, thereby improving immunity. The effective ingredients in Lily can promote the monocyte system and phagocytic function, enhancing humoral immunity.
Beauty and skincare
Fresh Lily contains abundant mucilage, which has the effect of moisturizing the intestines and promoting bowel movements, promoting the elimination of waste and toxins in the body. Lily contains a large amount of vitamins and amino acids, which can promote the metabolism of skin cells. Poria cocos has been known for its beauty and skincare effects since ancient times. Poria polysaccharides can inhibit the growth of melanin. Consuming it with Lily has the effects of beauty, skincare, and fading spots.
Who should not consume Lily and Poria cocos porridge
1. Patients with rheumatism and those with damp-heat in the body
Lily has a cold nature and contains a lot of mucilage. It is not suitable for consumption by such patients to avoid discomfort.
2. Patients with kidney yang deficiency
Lily is a nourishing yin herb, and consumption by patients with kidney yang deficiency may aggravate the condition. It is recommended to consume Lily in small amounts or not at all.
3. Patients with loose stools
Lily has a cold nature, and consumption by patients with loose stools may worsen diarrhea and cause discomfort.
4. Patients with kidney deficiency and frequent urination
Poria cocos has a diuretic effect, and consumption by patients with kidney deficiency and frequent urination may increase the frequency of urination and worsen the condition.
5. Patients with cold and slippery semen
Poria cocos has the effects of promoting diuresis, permeating dampness, and invigorating the spleen. Consumption by patients with cold and slippery semen may worsen the condition.
6. Patients with qi deficiency and sinking
Common symptoms of qi deficiency and sinking include dizziness, fatigue in limbs, and pale tongue coating. Poria cocos is a diuretic herb and is not suitable for this condition.
Can babies drink Lily and Poria cocos porridge?
They can consume it in small amounts.
After adding complementary food, babies can consume a small amount of Lily and Poria cocos porridge. Lily and Poria cocos porridge contains amino acids, vitamins, proteins, and other nutrients, which can supplement the baby's nutrition. Lily and Poria cocos porridge has the effects of nourishing yin, moisturizing the lungs, promoting diuresis, eliminating dampness, and enhancing immunity. Consuming a small amount is beneficial for the baby's growth and development.
Precautions for babies drinking Lily and Poria cocos porridge
Long-term excessive consumption is not advisable.
Babies should not consume Lily and Poria cocos porridge in large amounts and for a long time. Lily has a cold nature, and long-term consumption may harm the spleen and stomach. Moreover, Lily and Poria cocos are medicinal herbs. It is recommended to give them to babies under the guidance of a doctor.
