In daily life, we are inevitably prone to bumps and bruises, which are caused by the rupture of capillaries under the skin. A simple method is hot compress, but it takes a bit of time. So, what are the methods of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis? Today, I will tell you about the food therapy for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, as well as the Chinese herbs for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis.
Food therapy for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis
1. Chicken Feet Stewed with Angelica and Red Dates
Ingredients
5 chicken feet, 50g lean pork, 5g angelica, 4 red dates, 6 longans, 1 small handful of goji berries, 1 teaspoon of salt, water as needed.
Instructions
1. Chop the chicken feet into small pieces, cut the lean pork into chunks, and wash the red dates, longans, goji berries, and herbs.
2. Bring water to a boil in a pot, then blanch the chicken feet and lean pork.
3. Remove the blanched meat, rinse off any impurities, and put them in a stewing pot.
4. Add the red dates, goji berries, longans, and herbs, along with enough water. Stew over water for 2-3 hours.
5. Add a little salt for seasoning before drinking.
Benefits
In Cantonese cuisine, angelica is a commonly used herb for making soups or stewing meat. It has a sweet and warm nature, can nourish blood and promote blood circulation, and can also reduce swelling and relieve pain. Moreover, for women, angelica can regulate menstruation, alleviate menstrual pain, moisturize the intestines and promote bowel movements, and has certain benefits for anemia.
2. Broccoli Pork Stew
Ingredients
30g broccoli, 400g pork shank, 2 carrots, 2 honey pomelos, diced onions as needed, 1/2 tablespoon chicken powder, white sugar and salt as needed.
Instructions
1. Wash the broccoli and break it into small florets.
2. Peel the honey pomelos and carrots, cut the honey pomelos into pieces, and cut the carrots into sections.
3. Wash the pork shank and cut it into chunks.
4. Heat oil in a pan, add all the ingredients and stir-fry.
5. Once the ingredients are browned, add water and bring to a boil.
6. After boiling, add all the seasonings and continue cooking for 30 minutes before serving.
Benefits
Broccoli has excellent blood circulation function and is known as the "cleaner of blood vessels," which can effectively prevent platelet aggregation and promote blood circulation.
3. Saffron Chicken Soup
Ingredients
3g saffron, 1 mother chicken, 15g angelica, 2 figs, 1 orange, salt as needed.
Instructions
1. Wash the saffron and angelica, peel the orange and cut it into segments, and cut the figs in half.
2. Blanch the mother chicken in boiling water to remove any blood, then remove and set aside.
