Qian Shi, also known as chicken rice head, is often used to cook porridge. In summer, it is the season for harvesting peach gum. People often stew peach gum with Qian Shi. So what are the benefits of peach gum and Qian Shi?
Kidney tonifying and essence consolidating
"Bencao Jing Bai Zhong Lu" records that Qian Shi is a medicine for the spleen and kidney, with the effect of benefiting the kidney and consolidating the essence. It can be used for symptoms such as seminal emission, frequent urination, etc. Peach gum has the function of nourishing the body. When consumed together with Qian Shi, it can enhance the effect of kidney tonifying and essence consolidating. Qian Shi, when paired with lotus seeds, oysters, etc., can also be used for incontinence due to excessive seminal emission.
Spleen tonifying and diarrhea stopping
Qian Shi has a sweet and astringent taste, is neutral in nature, and belongs to the spleen and kidney meridians. It has the effect of tonifying the spleen and stopping diarrhea. It has good therapeutic effects for those with long-term diarrhea due to spleen deficiency. Peach gum has a neutral nature and a sweet taste, with the effect of stopping dysentery. It is commonly used for dysentery. Therefore, consuming Qian Shi and peach gum together has a good effect in stopping diarrhea. It can be consumed in moderate amounts by those with diarrhea or dysentery.
Dampness expelling and leukorrhea stopping
The "Bencao Qiuzhen" states that Qian Shi has a sweet taste and tonifies the spleen, thus it can promote dampness. Qian Shi has the effect of expelling dampness and stopping leukorrhea. Peach gum has similar components to gum arabic, mainly containing carbohydrates. It is a medicinal herb for promoting urination and stopping dysentery. When consumed together with Qian Shi, it has the effect of expelling dampness and stopping leukorrhea, and can be used for symptoms such as urinary calculi, hematuria, leukorrhea, etc.
Moistening and thirst relieving
Peach gum contains nutrients such as protein and vitamins, and has the effects of beauty and moisturizing, as well as relieving thirst. Qian Shi has a mild, sweet, and fragrant taste, which does not cause dampness, and has a sticky and astringent texture. It is smooth and fat, without causing dryness. When consumed together, Qian Shi and peach gum can be used for symptoms such as thirst and dry mouth.
Blood-tonifying and qi-boosting
Peach gum is a resin secreted from the bark of peach trees, with the effect of tonifying the blood and boosting the qi. Qian Shi has the effects of tonifying the kidney, benefiting the essence, expelling dampness, and stopping leukorrhea. When consumed together, they can not only invigorate the spleen and expel dampness, but also tonify the blood and boost the qi. They are suitable for symptoms such as leukorrhea, qi deficiency and weakness, dry mouth and tongue, etc.
How to eat peach gum and Qian Shi together
Peach Gum and Qian Shi Silver Ear Soup
Ingredients
A small amount of peach gum, 1-2 pieces of silver ear, 20-30 Qian Shi, 3-4 red dates, 3-4 wolfberries, appropriate amount of traditional red sugar.
Instructions
1. Rinse the dried peach gum with water and soak in a large bowl for about 12 hours.
2. Tear the soaked silver ear into small pieces.
3. Soak the Qian Shi in water for 4-5 hours, or soak them together with the peach gum and silver ear overnight and use them the next day.
4. Put the soaked peach gum, silver ear, Qian Shi, and red dates together in a pot filled with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat with the lid on for 2-3 hours.
5. Use a knife to scrape off the traditional red sugar, and mix it in a bowl when drinking.
