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Strengthen the Spleen

The spleen transforms food to Qi and blood, then transports to various organs and parts of the body. Thus, the spleen is seen as the basis for the production of Qi and blood in the entire body. The spleen also controls transformation, separation and movement of fluids. Thus it plays a central role in nourishing the body and promoting development. General signs of spleen dysfunction include: Lack of appetite and flat taste in the mouth, Abdominal flatulence after meals, aggravated by stress, Weakness in the arms and legs or muscles.
Internal Consumption: Chestnut Dioscorea Porridge
Strengthen the Spleen
1) Chestnut Dioscorea Porridge
Ingredients : a) 30g Chestnuts, Shelled () LiZi
    b) 30g Chinese Dates () HeiZao
    c) 60g Fresh Dioscorea () XianShanYao
    d) 60g Ginger () Jiang
    e) 100g White Rice () BaiMi
       
Seasoning : a) Some Brown Sugar to taste () HongTang
       
Method : 1) Rinse Chinese dates, chestnuts. Set aside.
    2) Blanc chestnut with boiling water. Set aside.
    3) Rinse and peel dioscorea, cut into small cubes. Set aside.
    4) Rinse rice. In a pot, put in all the ingredients then pour in 8 cups of water and bring to the boil. Turn low heat and cook for further 30 minutes.
    5) Season with brown sugar, stir well before serving.

Benefits:
Chestnuts aid warms the stomach and benefits the spleen. dioscorea strengthens the spleen and nourishing the kidney and lungs.

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