The effect of corn porridge

Corn, also known as millet, is the seed of the herbaceous plant millet of the Gramineae family and one of the five grains in ancient China. Due to its strong adaptability, corn has been the main food crop grown in arid and semi-arid areas in northern my country since ancient times. Corn porridge is rich in nutrition and is known as "substitute ginseng soup".

The effect of corn porridge

1. Helps digestion and nourishes kidney qi

According to traditional Chinese medicine, corn has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach, can cure disharmony between the spleen and stomach, and can stimulate appetite and nourish the stomach. Corn nourishes yin and is an alkaline grain. People with excessive stomach acid can eat it often, and those with internal heat, kidney disease and spleen and stomach deficiency should eat more. Corn porridge is not only fragrant, sweet and nutritious, but also easy to digest and absorb. It can promote appetite, nourish kidney qi, replenish deficiency and clear heat, and has the effect of replenishing qi and strengthening spleen, eliminating accumulation and diarrhea. It can treat spleen deficiency, chronic diarrhea, indigestion and abdominal pain caused by food accumulation.

2. Regulate sleep

In addition to being rich in nutrients, corn also has the highest tryptophan content among cereals, and tryptophan has the function of regulating sleep.

3. Nourishing Yin and Blood

Since corn is rich in amino acids, it can nourish yin and blood, help women prevent miscarriage, and treat postpartum weakness. In northern my country, women have the tradition of using corn and brown sugar to nourish their bodies during confinement.

4. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory

Corn contains high levels of selenium, which can regulate the body's immune function, prevent female vaginal inflammation, reduce bacterial growth in the mouth, eliminate bad breath, and has a certain preventive and inhibitory effect on skin diseases and various inflammations.

5. Treat thirst and promote urination

The Daily Materia Medica says that millet "harmonises the stomach and replenishes qi, stops dysentery, and treats thirst and constipation, and the stale ones are even better."

Precautions

When buying corn, choose corn with uniform color, golden yellow, and glossy. Fresh corn has a normal corn smell. If you find any peculiar smell or mold, do not buy it.

Corn should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated environment. Putting a bag of fresh peppercorns in the container where corn is stored can prevent the corn from getting infested with insects.