During the Limit of Heat (14th solar term), beware of “autumn dryness” hurting people, and pay attention to nourishing of the spleen, stomach and lungs. In general, the diet is based on the principle of “nourishing yin, invigorating the spleen, tonifying the lung and clearing dampness”.
1. Reishi Mushroom Tea
Ganoderma lucidum is a legal traditional Chinese medicinal material included in the Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Republic of China. It can enter the five meridians. It is mainly used to “tonify qi and soothe the nerves, relieve cough and relieve asthma.” For symptoms such as feeling ill at ease, insomnia and palpitation, lung deficiency and cough and asthma, consumptive disease ad shortness of breath and no appetite, Reishi mushroom has a certain role.
The method of making Lingzhi tea is as follows:
Take 20g of Ganoherb organic Ganoderma lucidum slices. Add 500ml or more of water into the slices. Bring them to boil. Then drink the slice tea. The tea can be boiled repeatedly until there is no bitterness. It can also be brewed in boiling water in a vacuum flask, and the number of slices can be reduced according to the volume of the vacuum flask.
For the convenience of drinking, you can also directly buy GanoHerb Brand Ganoderma and American Ginseng Tea. The tea bag is more convenient to carry. You can make a cup for yourself at any time to replenish vitality. The combination of American ginseng and Lingzhi effectively fights against autumn fatigue.
2. Duck soup with Ganoderma sinensis and dried orange peel
Ingredients: 5g of GanoHerb organic Ganoderma Sinensis slices, 3 honey dates, one duck, 1/4 old orange peel and 3 slices of fresh ginger.
Directions: Clean Ganoderma sinensis slices, honey dates, old orange peel and fresh ginger with water. Put them to the pot. Add suitable amount of water. Bring them to boil with high heat and then simmer for 2 hours.Then add suitable amount of salt and oil. Next, you can enjoy it.
Efficacy: This soup tonifies the lungs and kidneys, nourishes yin and relieves cough. For those suffering from lung and kidney deficiency, bronchitis and bronchial asthma, coughing, shortness of breath, fatigue, coughing less sputum and physical weakness, this soup can be used as a dietary treatment. It is not suitable for people with dryness heat and sores.
