Tianma is a precious medicinal herb that is not only nutritious, but also has high medicinal value. It has good therapeutic effects on dizziness, headaches, and other diseases. Can liver cancer patients eat Tianma? Does Tianma have benefits for the liver?
Can liver cancer patients eat Tianma?
Yes, it can be consumed in moderation.
Tianma has a neutral nature and a sweet taste. It has the effects of calming the liver, extinguishing wind, activating blood circulation, and promoting meridian flow. The "Classic on Herbal Medicine" records that Tianma "controls evil qi, and long-term consumption benefits qi and strengthens energy, promoting yin nourishment and robustness." The components of Tianma will not cause damage to the liver. It also has immune-enhancing, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects. Liver cancer patients can consume Tianma in moderation.
Does Tianma have benefits for the liver?
It has certain benefits.
Tianma enters the liver meridian and has the function of nourishing and protecting the liver. It has good therapeutic effects on dizziness, headaches, migraines, and other conditions caused by liver yang hyperactivity. Pharmacological research has shown that Tianma polysaccharides have a protective effect on liver damage. Tianma can be combined with other liver and kidney nourishing herbs such as wolfberry and mulberry to enhance its hepatoprotective effects.
How to consume Tianma for liver health?
Tianma stewed pig liver
Ingredients
200g pig liver, 10g Tianma, 20 wolfberries, 1 piece of ginger, 5 Sichuan peppercorns.
Instructions
1. Wash the pig liver and cut into pieces. Clean the Tianma and slice it. Rinse the wolfberries. Slice the ginger and set aside.
2. Boil a pot of water and blanch the pig liver until it changes color, then remove it.
3. Put the blanched pig liver in a clay pot, pour enough cold water at once, add ginger slices and Sichuan peppercorns.
4. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat. Add Tianma and wolfberries, and simmer for 2 hours.
Tianma and Chuanxiong stewed beef
Ingredients
500g beef, 40g scallions, 30g ginger slices, 8g Chuanxiong, 10g red dates, 2 teaspoons of salt, 3 tablespoons of rice wine.
Instructions
1. Cut the beef into chunks and wash them with clean water. Blanch in boiling water for about 1 minute, then remove and rinse with cold water.
2. Take a clay pot and cut the scallions into sections. Put them in the pot along with the ginger slices.
3. Then add the beef chunks from step 1, rice wine, and all the medicinal herbs. Add water until it is 90% full, then bring to a boil.
4. Once it boils, reduce to low heat and cover the pot. Simmer for 80 minutes, add salt, and cook for another 10 minutes.
Can Tianma be consumed long-term?
It is not recommended to consume it long-term.
Tianma contains effective ingredients such as gastrodin and Tianma polysaccharides, which have effects on improving memory, enhancing immunity, and protecting the cardiovascular system. However, Tianma is not suitable for long-term use as it has certain toxic side effects. Long-term consumption may cause discomfort such as chest tightness, dizziness, and rashes. Tianma, though beneficial, should be used according to medical advice to maximize its effectiveness.
What are the contraindications for consuming Tianma?
1. Do not consume blindly.
Although Tianma has high medicinal value, it is not suitable for pregnant women, infants, and those with yin deficiency or blood deficiency.
2. Do not consume in excess.
Excessive consumption of Tianma may cause discomfort. The recommended dosage of Tianma is 3-9 grams per intake, and it is not advisable to exceed this amount, or follow the advice of a doctor.
3. Do not decoct for too long.
Tianma has sedative and analgesic effects, and prolonged decoction may affect its efficacy. Generally, Tianma should be decocted for 15-30 minutes.
