The efficacy of yam and jujube porridge

The effect of yam and jujube porridge

1. Hypoglycemic effect

2. Regulate the body's response to non-specific stimuli

3. Impact on immune function

4. Effects on small intestinal motility in mice

20 Kunming mice were divided into 2 groups and fasted for 24 hours. The experimental group was given 10ml of yam decoction (containing 1g/ml of crude drug) + 0.5g of activated carbon (commercially available), and the control group was given 10ml of normal saline + 0.5g of activated carbon, respectively. After 20 minutes, the mice were immediately killed by spinal dislocation, the small intestine was taken out and flattened, and the distance (cm) pushed by the carbon powder from the pyloric sphincter to the end of the small intestine was measured, and the percentage of this distance to the total length of the small intestine was calculated. The results showed that yam has the effect of stimulating small intestinal movement and promoting the emptying of intestinal contents.

The effect of yam and jujube porridge

1. Strengthen the spleen and stomach: People with weak spleen and stomach, diarrhea, fatigue and weakness can eat seven red dates every day, or take them together with Codonopsis pilosula and Atractylodes macrocephala, which can replenish qi, strengthen the spleen and stomach, increase appetite and stop diarrhea; red dates, ginger and Pinellia tuber can be used together to treat gastritis caused by improper diet, such as bloating, vomiting and other symptoms.

2. Nourishing Qi and Blood: Red dates are a good tonic. They are often added to dietotherapy and medicinal food to nourish the body and moisturize Qi and blood. Dr. Andy Sun of the National Taiwan University School of Immunology strongly advocates eating more red dates, astragalus, and wolfberry to enhance the body's vitality and immunity.

3. Nourishing blood and calming the mind: For women with bipolar disorder, crying and restlessness, etc., use red dates, licorice and wheat together in "Ganmai Dazao Decoction", which can nourish blood and calm the mind, soothe the liver and relieve depression.

4. Alleviate the medicinal properties: Red dates are often used in prescriptions with strong medicinal properties to reduce the side effects of strong drugs and protect the body's vital energy. For example, in the "Ten Jujube Soup", red dates are used to alleviate the toxicity of laxatives such as gansui, daji, and wuhua, protecting the spleen and stomach from damage.

Red dates are a holy product for nourishing qi and blood, and they are also inexpensive and of good quality. People do not need to buy expensive supplements in the market, and can achieve the effect of health care by making good use of red dates.