Spring returns to the earth, and warmth surges in. At this time, by adjusting diet, one can achieve the health benefits of soothing the liver, strengthening the spleen and stomach, nourishing the heart, tonifying the kidneys and clearing the lungs. Today, let's introduce a dish, a Congee and a tea suitable for this season. Spring bamboo shoots and ham soup: Peel the spring bamboo shoots, wash them clean, slice them, and slice the ham. After blanching the spring bamboo shoots, put them in a clay pot, add ham, add water, bring to a boil over medium heat, simmer over low heat for half an hour, season and remove from the pot. Bamboo shoots were known as the "first treasure among vegetables" in ancient times. Bamboo shoots are called "winter bamboo shoots" when unearthed, and "spring bamboo shoots" when unearthed. Winter bamboo shoots absorb the yin energy of winter and have the effect of nourishing yin; Spring bamboo shoots are exposed to sunlight and have a hair raising effect, which can "benefit the nine orifices, promote blood circulation, reduce phlegm and saliva, and relieve food bloating". Spring bamboo shoots have a light and tender taste, and are rich in nutrients. Contains sufficient water, rich plant protein, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Can promote intestinal peristalsis, aid digestion, and prevent constipation. This dish can stimulate appetite and strengthen the spleen, enhance appetite, widen the chest and relieve the diaphragm, promote bowel movements, especially suitable for those with liver depression and spleen deficiency, liver stomach disharmony, and indigestion in spring. Yam, barley, lily and jujube Congee 90g Yam, 30g Job's tears, 30g Lily, 15 big dates and some rice. Wash the yam, peel and cut it into pieces, wash the Job's tears, lilies, dates, and rice thoroughly, and soak for half an hour. Add an appropriate amount of water to the ingredients in the pot, boil over high heat for 15 minutes, and simmer over low heat for about 60 minutes. After Congee is cooked, add some rock sugar according to the taste. The Congee yam is flat in nature and sweet in taste. It can enter the lung, spleen and kidney meridians, which can benefit qi and yin, nourish the spleen, lungs and kidneys, and strengthen the spleen and stomach; Coix seed has a cool nature and a sweet and mild taste. When it enters the spleen, stomach, and lung meridians, it can promote diuresis, invigorate the spleen, and stop diarrhea; Lily has a slightly cold nature and a sweet taste. It enters the heart, lungs, and stomach meridians and can nourish yin, moisten the lungs, clear lung heat, relieve cough and phlegm, nourish heart yin, clear heart heat, calm the heart and mind, nourish stomach yin, and clear stomach heat; Jujube has a warm nature, sweet taste, and can nourish the heart, spleen, and stomach meridians. It can nourish the middle and qi, nourish the blood and calm the mind, nourish the heart and spleen, and protect stomach qi. The combination of various substances has the function of nourishing the heart, spleen, lungs, and kidneys. In this season, drinking this Congee can regulate yin and yang and make the five zang organs peaceful. Lily and Rose Tea: 5 grams of lilies and 3 grams of roses. Brew with boiling water and drink as a substitute for tea. 3-5 cups per day. This tea lily has a slightly cold and sweet taste, which can nourish yin, moisten the lungs, clear the heart and calm the mind, and clear stomach heat; Rose has a warm and sweet taste with a slight bitterness. It can soothe the liver, relieve depression, promote blood circulation, relieve pain, invigorate the spleen and stomach. The combination of the two can be used as a substitute for tea drinks, which can relieve qi stagnation, nourish yin and clear heat. It not only helps to release liver qi, but also nourishes yin and clears organ heat, preventing excessive yang qi from causing excessive internal heat. It is especially suitable for drinking during the Awakening of Insects season. Allergic rhinitis is more common this season. Using lilies to nourish yin and moisten the lungs can help prevent the occurrence of allergic rhinitis and cough variant asthma. During this season, there is a lot of rain and heavy moisture. It is recommended to add Poria cocos and Chenpi to strengthen the spleen and dispel dampness, in order to prevent liver depression, spleen deficiency, and dampness. In early spring in March, the temperature changes greatly and there may be a "late spring cold". Attention should be paid to keeping warm, especially for the elderly. When wearing clothes, "spring cover" should be the main way, in accordance with the principle of "nourishing yang in spring and summer". It is advisable to go to bed early and wake up early in daily life, have a balance between work and rest, be calm and composed, and avoid impatience and anger. During this season, medicinal and dietary health should be balanced with five flavors, less acidity and more sweetness, harmonizing yin and yang, and nourishing the five organs. To comply with the rising yang energy, help the temperament, and make the five organs calm down. It is recommended to eat sweet foods such as glutinous rice, black rice, yam, red dates, longan, chestnuts, etc., which can help soothe the liver, invigorate the spleen and stomach. It is recommended to eat light foods rich in plant protein and vitamins such as spring bamboo shoots, celery, spinach, chives, radishes, and rapeseed, which can help with metabolism and promote gastrointestinal peristalsis. It is advisable to drink soup Congee, which helps to nourish kidney yin, conceal liver yang, clear heart fire, remove lung heat, and avoid excessive rise of liver qi. (New Society)