Boiled perilla noodles generally have the effects of warming the middle and dispelling cold, strengthening the spleen, and supplementing nutrition.

1. Warming the Middle and Dispelling Cold

Perilla is a warm and hot traditional Chinese medicine, after use, it can quickly expel excess coldness from the body, relieve cold hands and feet or dysmenorrhea.

2. Strengthening the Spleen

Boiling noodles with perilla can also enhance the function of the spleen and stomach, and it also has the effect of harmonizing the stomach, which can improve nausea, vomiting, or poor digestion.

3. Supplement Nutrition

The nutritional value of noodles and perilla may also be high, which can reduce the condition of nutritional deficiency, make the body healthier, reduce the occurrence of diseases, increase the resistance in the kidneys, but avoid excessive intake.

Eating zongzi and soy milk together does not actually hinder nutrient absorption, which is a misconception in people’s understanding of dietary taboos. Zongzi and soy milk can be eaten together without any adverse reactions. Since zongzi is mainly made of glutinous rice, it may be difficult to swallow when eaten. In this case, soy milk can help with chewing, which is very effective.

1. Can be eaten together

Zongzi and soy milk can be eaten together without causing any adverse reactions. However, because zongzi is made of glutinous rice, it is difficult to digest and has a strong粘性, so those with weak digestive function should not eat zongzi on an empty stomach. Soy milk is also prone to cause bloating, so it is not advisable to eat it on an empty stomach either. Therefore, it is best not to eat zongzi on an empty stomach in the morning, and zongzi should not be eaten as a staple food.

2. Beauty and Digestion

Because the main ingredient of zongzi is glutinous rice, which is difficult to digest, drinking soy milk while eating zongzi can help with swallowing and promote the digestion of zongzi. There are many types of zongzi. If you eat one egg yolk or meat stuffing zongzi per day, it can provide a certain amount of fat, which is helpful for maintaining skin elasticity and enhancing skin luster, and to some extent, it can have a beauty effect.

3. Warming Reminders

Because zongzi is difficult to digest, it is necessary to control the amount consumed when eating zongzi. For women, it is best to limit the number of zongzi to 3 per day, while for men, it is best to limit it to 5. Additionally, if vegetables or fruits are eaten together with zongzi, it can help promote the peristalsis of the intestines and stomach, thus avoiding indigestion caused by eating zongzi. However, it is best not to eat zongzi within 2 hours before bedtime.

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.

The functions of perilla oil include anti-allergic, lowering blood pressure, anti-aging, etc., and can be used in moderation.

1. Anti-allergic

The main raw material of perilla oil is perilla seeds, which has high practical value. It contains phenolic acid compounds with good antioxidant effects, which can improve cell activity and inhibit allergic reactions.

2. Lower blood pressure

The linolenic acid content in perilla oil is very high, which can protect blood vessels, prevent thrombosis, promote the excretion of toxins in blood vessels, and maintain blood pressure stability.

3. Anti-aging

The linolenic acid component in perilla oil can reduce the synthesis of fat, promote metabolism, prevent the accumulation of toxins and waste, alleviate the burden on the body, and have an anti-aging effect.

In addition to the common functions mentioned above, perilla oil has the effect of lowering blood lipids and can be used in small quantities.

From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, boiling perilla stem water has a certain effect on tranquilizing pregnancy and will not cause miscarriage. However, it should be noted that it is not advisable to take medicine or adjust one’s condition at will during pregnancy to avoid adverse effects on the fetus. If medication is truly needed, it must be taken under the guidance of a doctor. In daily life, one can consume some vitamin E or supplement progesterone, and pay attention to rest and regular prenatal examinations.

Perilla stem has the effects of smoothing the middle, stopping vomiting, and is a good medicine for regulating qi and tranquilizing pregnancy. Boiling perilla stem with eggs and red dates is a recipe for nourishing Qi and blood as well as tranquilizing pregnancy, which is a good diet for pregnant women. Therefore, drinking perilla stem water can help maintain pregnancy. However, it must be consumed after consulting a doctor, as each pregnant woman’s body reacts differently to perilla stem, so caution should be exercised.

What should be paid attention to in the diet for maintaining pregnancy in the early stages?

During the period of maintaining pregnancy, both the nutrition of the fetus and the health of the pregnant woman must be maintained through diet. Therefore, the nutrition of pregnant women must be balanced and reasonable, with a mix of meat and vegetables, coarse and fine, and moderate in hunger and satiety. They should not have a preference for certain foods and should not be picky. The intake amount and dietary focus should be determined according to the pregnant woman’s activity level, constitution, and pre-pregnancy weight. It is especially important to strengthen the intake of protein, minerals, and vitamins. The diet in the early stages of pregnancy should be light and should not include foods with high salt or sodium nitrite content, such as preserved meat and ham. It is advisable to avoid eating spicy foods and caffeine during the period of maintaining pregnancy. If there are any abnormalities in the early stages of pregnancy, with signs of threatened miscarriage, it is recommended that women seek professional medical advice in a timely manner to avoid any unforeseen dangers that could threaten the health of both the baby and the mother. At this time, you can choose to go to the Affiliated Hospital of Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine for examination, where you can enjoy the most favorable conditions while also receiving the best protection.

How to use a maintenance medicine in the early stages of pregnancy?

If a pregnant woman has a heavy mental burden and is emotionally tense, she can be given a short-term, low-dose sedative such as clonazepam or diazepam, but the medication should not be taken for a long time. The use of gestagens during pregnancy can relax the uterine smooth muscle and reduce the sensitivity of the uterus to posterior pituitary hormone and oxytocin. Larger doses of gestagens can inhibit the activity of the uterine smooth muscle, making the uterus in a relatively balanced state to achieve the purpose of maintaining pregnancy.

Pine nut candy is made from pine nuts and maltose, not only sweet and delicious in taste, but also with the aroma of pine nuts, making it delicious. Moreover, pine nuts are rich in various nutrients. Regular consumption of pine nuts can achieve the effect of beauty and facial rejuvenation, and is also very beneficial for maintaining a good figure. It can also improve rough skin and other issues.

Ingredients: 85g maltose, 82g water, 100g fine sugar, 0.5g salt, 25g pine nuts, 8g butter, 1.5g vanilla powder

Place the pine nuts in the oven at 100 degrees for heat preservation. In turn, put the maltose, water, fine sugar, and salt in the pot, heat on low heat, and stir well. Add butter and vanilla powder, stir well. Heat to 130 degrees, remove from heat, add the pine nuts, and mix well.

Pour the syrup onto the oil cloth, wrap it with oil cloth if it’s too hot. As the temperature drops, it can be gradually shaped into strips by hand, then pulled into thin strips while hot. Cut with scissors, rotate 90 degrees and cut again, repeat this process to cut out small dumplings, wrap them with sugar paper, and seal them for storage.

Benefits

Moisturizing and beautifying the skin:

Pine nuts are not only nutritious and fragrant, but also a fruit that is excellent for beautifying the skin and maintaining health. This is because pine nuts contain a wealth of ‘beauty acid’ – linoleic acid and pinolenic acid. Fats are essential for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, can protect human organs, and maintain body temperature. A woman’s appearance can be tired and her skin can be rough and lackluster if it is not caused by disease, it may be due to a lack of fat. The appropriate storage of fat under the skin can moisturize the skin and increase skin elasticity, delay the aging of the skin.

The total fat content of the human skin accounts for about 3%-6% of the total body mass. If insufficient fat intake leads to a lack of unsaturated fatty acids, the skin will become rough and lose elasticity. Among unsaturated fatty acids, pinolenic acid is the best, not only having the effect of strengthening the body, but also having a good effect on skin beauty. It is an indispensable substance for the moisturizing and plumpness of the skin.

In addition, pinolenic acid and the rich vitamin E in the kernels have the effects of nourishing the skin and anti-aging. Vitamin E is a strong antioxidant that can ‘reduce’ the changes and damage of free radicals to many important components of cells, delay cell aging, and can also reduce and prevent the production and deposition of lipofuscin, and has the effect of promoting hormone secretion, thus being beneficial to a person’s facial beauty and physical beauty. Pine nuts contain a wealth of zinc, which is the highest in the skin. Supplementing zinc can prevent and treat acne, reduce sebaceous and pigmented deposition, and make the skin tender. Zinc also plays an important role in the development of secondary sexual characteristics, therefore, it has an important impact on the body shape, especially the curves of women’s beauty.

The benefits of eating pine nuts:

1. Anti-aging and Longevity

Pine nuts are rich in vitamin E, which has an anti-aging effect. Vitamin E is a strong antioxidant that can inhibit the lipid peroxidation on the inside and outside of the cell membrane, protect cells from damage by free radicals, thereby maintaining the integrity of the cells and ensuring the normal function of many important enzymes inside the cells. Therefore, vitamin E is known as the ‘anti-aging vitamin.’ Many animal experiments also show that by moderately restricting the intake of calories in experimental animals and increasing the supply of vitamin E, the accumulation of lipofuscin inside the cells is significantly reduced, and the lifespan is also significantly extended. Miao Xiyong of the Ming Dynasty said that pine nuts can ‘extend youth and prevent aging by eating them often.’

2. Brain Health and Intelligence

The calcium, phosphorus, and iron in pine nut kernels are also abundant, as well as carotene, vitamin B1, B2, and niacin, etc. For adolescents and the elderly, consuming 10-15 grams per day (if diarrhea occurs, reduce the amount) can have a good effect on brain health and intelligence. In addition, children, adolescents, and athletes who regularly consume a moderate amount of pine nuts can also help supplement energy, increase endurance, and combat fatigue.

3. Promote Intestinal Peristalsis and Defecation

The kernel of pine nuts is rich in fats, palmite, volatile oil, etc., thus it can lubricate the large intestine and promote defecation, act as a mild laxative without harming the body’s vitality, especially suitable for the elderly and weak, and for postpartum patients to moisten the intestines and promote defecation.

The efficacy and function of perilla leaf powder are generally quite numerous, which can produce the effect of expelling exterior cold and can also have the functions of harmonizing the qi, regulating the stomach, and alleviating symptoms such as cough and vomiting caused by wind-cold感冒. Generally, you can add a small amount of perilla leaf powder when making cakes, or choose to eat it when making congee.

Perilla leaf powder can also be used, which can be taken by diluting it in warm water or by brewing it. For example, you can add a small amount of perilla powder when frying eggs, or when making cold dishes. In daily life, you should choose the appropriate intake according to your own physique to avoid eating too much or having an allergic reaction.

Perilla seeds that have been stored for 4 years are generally not suitable for consumption and may have adverse effects on health, and may also lead to food poisoning.

Perilla seeds are the seeds of the herbaceous plant Perilla frutescens, rich in a large amount of oil, protein, and various amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, with very high nutritional value. Eating a moderate amount of perilla seeds can enhance the body’s immunity, and perilla seeds also have medicinal values such as reducing gas, clearing phlegm, moistening the lungs, and relaxing the intestines. However, due to the high oil content in perilla seeds, prolonged storage may cause oil volatilization and may also lead to mold formation.

Purchase per person’s consumption of perilla seeds to avoid them being stored for too long, which may lead to spoilage and food waste.