Fresh reed root porridge

Fresh reed root porridge

Formula and method of administration: 100g fresh reed root, 5g green peel, 100g polished rice, 2 slices of ginger. Wash the fresh reed root, cut it into 1cm long thin sections, put it into the pot with the green peel, add appropriate amount of cold water, soak for 30 minutes, boil it over high heat, and simmer it for 20 minutes over low heat. Remove the dregs, add the washed polished rice, and cook until the polished rice blooms and the porridge is sticky. Add ginger 5 minutes before taking the pot off the heat, and take it warm twice a day. The mellow aroma of polished rice and the fragrance of reed root combine to make the porridge smooth and delicious, with a different taste.

Introduction to the efficacy of fresh reed root porridge

The efficacy of this prescription: Reed root clears away heat and nourishes Yin, green peel promotes Qi and relieves pain, ginger soothes the stomach and stops vomiting, and polished rice nourishes the stomach and spleen. The above medicines are properly combined to achieve the effects of clearing heat and soothing the stomach, nourishing Yin and relieving pain.

Indications and contraindications: This porridge is suitable for patients with peptic ulcer disease diagnosed as liver-stomach heat accumulation type according to TCM, which is manifested by burning pain in the stomach, irritability, acid reflux, bitter mouth and dry mouth. If the patient has stomach pain, is afraid of cold and prefers warmth, and has loose stools, this porridge should not be taken.

In terms of diet, patients with peptic ulcer should eat foods that are easy to digest and have the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach. During the attack period, it is advisable to eat small meals frequently, mainly soft foods, such as soft rice, pasta, porridge, lotus root powder, soy milk, oranges, etc. The diet should be regular at ordinary times, and raw, cold, dry, hard and fried foods should be avoided, such as raw radish, persimmon, fried peanuts, fried fish, roasted chicken, etc. It is also not advisable to drink alcohol, strong tea and coffee, which can increase gastric acid and affect the healing of ulcers. People with excessive gastric acid should not eat foods that are too sour, such as vinegar, plums, lemons, sour apples, and spicy foods such as chili, mustard, and pepper. They can stimulate ulcers and cause upper abdominal pain. In the past, it was believed that milk meals could buffer gastric acid and were once used as a treatment method, but it is now believed that milk has a weak buffering effect. Moreover, because it contains a lot of protein, it can stimulate the stomach to increase the secretion of gastrin, which increases the secretion of gastric acid after a meal. Therefore, milk meals or high-protein drinks are not suitable for peptic ulcers. In addition, you should have a regular life and avoid excessive fatigue and mental stress. Generally, patients with seizures can work while receiving treatment. If the seizures are frequent and the pain is severe, you should rest or go to the hospital for treatment.