As a common food during the Dragon Boat Festival, many friends are actually not unfamiliar with it. There are many ways to make Zongzi, and the materials used make it contain what kind of nutrition. Generally, Zongzi has the effects of tonifying the middle and invigorating qi, harmonizing the stomach and stopping diarrhea, and is very beneficial to many friends. However, for friends with poor digestion, it is recommended to eat in small quantities.

Therapeutic value of Zongzi

Has the effects of tonifying the middle and invigorating qi, harmonizing the stomach and stopping diarrhea. Suitable for symptoms such as weakness of the spleen and stomach, inability to properly digest after eating, poor digestion, fatigue, spontaneous sweating, frequent urination, etc. (Rice has a diuretic effect, so it can be used for symptoms such as diabetes, frequent urination, and frequent night urination), for symptoms such as vomiting immediately after eating, dysentery, and diarrhea due to coldness in the spleen and stomach, eating has the effects of harmonizing the stomach, calming the reverse, and stopping diarrhea. The root of glutinous rice stops sweating, and porridge made from coarse glutinous rice or half-mashed glutinous rice is suitable for all chronic weak patients.

1. Tonifying the middle and invigorating qi

Suitable for people with no luster in their complexion, losing redness, and cold hands and feet

2. Harmonizing the stomach

Neutralizes stomach acid, relieves stomachache.

3. Stopping diarrhea

Suitable for patients with diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, the symptoms are

4. Strengthening the spleen

Suitable for symptoms such as abdominal distension and fullness caused by weak spleen and qi, loose stools, lack of appetite, fatigue, and weakness of the limbs due to lack of power in transformation.

5. Nourishing Yin and replenishing deficiency

Replenishes deficiency and strengthens vital essence, moistens the lungs and kidneys, used for Yin deficiency in lungs and kidneys. Suitable for the tonification of patients with prolonged illness and weakness or deficiency syndromes.

Properties: Balanced

Flavors: Sweet

Calories: 200.00 kcal (836 kJ) per 100 grams

Benefits: Moisturizes the lungs, nourishes the stomach, stops diarrhea, replenishes blood and vital energy, strengthens the spleen, harmonizes the stomach, nourishes Yin and replenishes deficiency.

Zongzi, anciently known as ‘Jiao Shu’, is a traditional food for the Dragon Boat Festival, believed to be in memory of Qu Yuan, and is one of the most culturally profound traditional foods in Chinese history.