"Dampness" is a term in traditional Chinese medicine, believed to be one of the sources of various diseases. Since the beginning of autumn, the dripping autumn rain has made the environment damp and cold, providing opportunities for dampness invasion. Many people may feel some discomfort during this time, which may be caused by excessive dampness. So, how can one judge if they have excessive dampness?
First of all, when dampness is excessive, there will be noticeable changes in appearance: the eye bags become heavier; facial and lower limb swelling occurs; weight increases; overall, one appears bloated and overweight.
Furthermore, when extending the tongue, under normal circumstances, the tongue coating should be pale white. However, with excessive dampness, the tongue coating may darken and become sticky and greasy.
In addition, during bowel movements, if the stool becomes sticky and shapeless, or even sticks to the toilet bowl and cannot be flushed smoothly, this is also a typical manifestation of excessive dampness.
Mentally, excessive dampness can make you feel mentally sluggish and lethargic, especially noticeable upon waking up in the morning, leaving you feeling exhausted.
When you experience these symptoms, you must pay attention to eliminating dampness. The harm of excessive dampness to the body cannot be ignored, as it can not only lead to rheumatism and arthritis but also increase the risk of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. So, how to effectively eliminate dampness? Below, we recommend a food - Euryale Seed.
When it comes to dampness-reducing foods, the first thing that comes to mind is often coix seed. However, the dampness-reducing effect of Euryale Seed is equally remarkable. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it has a sweet taste and neutral property, with the effects of tonifying the middle energizer and eliminating dampness; it is also known as one of the "Eight Treasures of Water" along with water chestnuts, lotus roots, and water bamboo, providing more choices in dietary therapy. So, how to consume Euryale Seed? Below are several dietary therapy methods.
Euryale Seed and Lotus Seed Congee
First, prepare an appropriate amount of Euryale Seed, lotus seeds, and rice; wash and soak them, then put them all in a pot with an appropriate amount of water, simmer on low heat until the ingredients become soft and the porridge becomes thick, then turn off the heat; to enhance the flavor, you can add an appropriate amount of sugar and dried fruits before serving.
Euryale Seed and Chinese Yam Soup
Prepare an appropriate amount of Chinese yam and Euryale Seed, wash them and soak them in water for several hours, then put all the ingredients into a pot with an appropriate amount of water, the water level should just cover the ingredients; then simmer on low heat until the ingredients become soft and sticky.
Euryale Seed Soy Milk
Simply add an appropriate amount of Euryale Seed when making soy milk to make Euryale Seed soy milk. The production process is simple and can maximize the retention of the nutrients in Euryale Seed.
Don't forget Euryale Seed when eliminating dampness in autumn. The three dietary therapy methods mentioned above are simple to make and have significant effects, so friends with excessive dampness must not miss them.
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