Congee therapy for hyperlipidemia and special tea drinks for hypertension

Yam and Rice Porridge [Ingredients]15g yam, 60g rice. [Instructions] ① Wash the yam, soak in water overnight, peel, and slice thinly; rinse the rice. ② Place the yam and rice in a pot, add 800ml of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 35 minutes. [Benefits]Suitable for diabetes.

Wild Garlic Porridge [Ingredients]30g wild garlic, 100g japonica rice. [Instructions]Wash the wild garlic and rinse the japonica rice. Place both in a pot with an appropriate amount of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the rice is soft and the porridge is thick. Consume twice daily, for breakfast and dinner. [Effects]Promotes Yang, disperses stagnation, and regulates Qi.

Slimming Winter Melon Porridge [Ingredients]100g winter melon, 30g rice. [Instructions] ① Peel the winter melon with a knife, wash it, but do not peel it off completely. Cut it into small pieces. ② Rinse the rice and place it in a pot. Add an appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the winter melon pieces and simmer over low heat until the porridge is cooked and the melon is tender. [Benefits]Strengthens the spleen and eliminates dampness, reduces fat and promotes weight loss. Suitable for patients with malnutrition-related edema, chronic nephritis edema, cirrhosis edema, cardiac edema, and hyperlipidemia caused by obesity. Not suitable for those with weak spleen and stomach.

Teas suitable for people with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar

Teas suitable for people with high blood pressure

Eight Immortals Tea [Ingredients] 500g each of japonica rice, millet, soybeans, red beans, mung beans, and tea powder; 300g of cleaned sesame seeds; 100g of cleaned fennel seeds; 50g of cleaned Sichuan peppercorns; 30g of pickled dried ginger; 20g of roasted salt; and an appropriate amount of wheat flour. [Preparation] Grind all ingredients except wheat flour into a fine powder. Add wheat flour and roast until cooked. Let cool, then store in a porcelain jar. Take an appropriate amount each time and steep in hot water to drink. [Effects] Nourishes qi and blood, benefits essence and improves complexion. Suitable for patients with hypertension due to qi and blood deficiency.

Hawthorn and Chrysanthemum Tea [Ingredients]15g each of raw hawthorn slices and cassia seeds, 10g of chrysanthemum, and appropriate amount of white sugar. [Preparation]Decoct the first three ingredients in water to extract the juice, add white sugar, and drink as tea. One dose per day. [Effects]Dispels wind and heat, calms the liver and lowers blood pressure. Suitable for patients with hypertension due to liver stagnation transforming into fire and wind-yang disturbance.

Hawthorn and White Sugar Tea [Ingredients]30g white sugar, 10 fresh hawthorns. [Instructions]Crush the fresh hawthorns, add water and white sugar, and simmer until the hawthorns are soft. [Benefits]Aids digestion, improves blood circulation, and lowers blood pressure. Suitable for patients with hypertension.

Hawthorn and Rehmannia Tea [Ingredients]50g hawthorn, 20g fresh rehmannia, 15g white sugar. [Preparation]Decoct the hawthorn and rehmannia twice, mix the decoctions, add white sugar, and drink as tea. 1-2 doses daily. [Effects]Nourishes Yin and clears heat, cools blood and calms the liver. Suitable for patients with hypertension due to liver and kidney Yin deficiency or liver Yang hyperactivity.

Chrysanthemum and Sophora japonica tea [Preparation] Mix chrysanthemum, sophora japonica flowers, green tea, and gentian root evenly, then place them in a clay teapot. Pour boiling water over them and steep for about ten minutes before drinking. [Benefits] Nourishes the liver and improves eyesight, nourishes yin and moistens dryness. Suitable for hypertension, headaches, red eyes, tinnitus, and dizziness.