The efficacy of hawthorn Shenqu porridge

Hawthorn Shenqu Congee

The effect of hawthorn Shenqu porridge

1. Hawthorn can prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases, dilate blood vessels, increase coronary blood flow, improve heart vitality, excite the central nervous system, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, soften blood vessels, and have diuretic and sedative effects;

2. Hawthorn acid also has a cardiotonic effect and is also beneficial for senile heart disease;

3. It can stimulate appetite and help digestion, especially for eliminating meat stagnation. Many digestive medicines use hawthorn.

4. Hawthorn has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, which helps to relieve local blood stasis and has an auxiliary effect on traumatic injuries;

5. Hawthorn has a contraction effect on the uterus, which can help pregnant women to give birth and promote the recovery of the uterus after childbirth.

6. The flavonoids, vitamin C, carotene and other substances contained in hawthorn can block and reduce the generation of free radicals, enhance the body's immunity, and have anti-aging and anti-cancer effects;

7. Hawthorn contains ingredients that can relieve asthma, reduce phlegm, inhibit bacteria, and treat abdominal pain and diarrhea.

The effect of hawthorn Shenqu porridge

Shenqu is in square or rectangular blocks, about 3 cm in diameter and 1 cm thick. It is earthy yellow in color, rough, hard and brittle, and easy to break. The cross section is uneven and off-white, with un-crushed brown residue and fermented voids visible. It has a stale smell and tastes bitter. The best ones are dry, aged, free of insects, and with few impurities.

Depending on the processing methods, it can be divided into Shenqu, fried Shenqu, fried Shenqu with bran and scorched Shenqu. After processing, it is stored in a dry container in a ventilated and dry place to prevent moth damage.