1) Mulberry and Raisin Gruel (Sangshen Putao Zhou)
INGREDIENTS:
Mulberry, 30g
White sugar, 30g
Raisin, 10g
Semen Coicis (Yiyiren), 20g
Polished round-grained rice, 50g
PROCESS: Wash mulberry and semen coicis clean and soak into cold water for several hours; wash polished round-grained rice clean and boil with mulberry, Semen Coicis (Yiyiren), soaked water and raisin over a strong fire until it is boiling, then stew over a slow fire, season it with white sugar for eating, two doses a day, in the morning and in the evening. This recipe has the effect of nourishing yin and tonifying yang, tonifying spleen and promoting diuresis, moistening skin. It’s applicable to patients with weak constipation, thin physique, more wrinkles and rough skin.
2) Semen Coicis and Chinese yam Gruel (Yiyiren Shanyao Zhou)
INGREDIENTS:
Semen Coicis (Yiyiren), 30g
Rhizoma Dioscoreae (Shanyao), 30g
Chinese-date (Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae), 12
Millet, 100g
White sugar, 20g
PROCESS Wash the Chinese-date clean, remove the cores and slice into thin strips; grind Rhizoma Dioscoreae (Shanyao) into thin powder; wash millet clean and put into a earthenware pot, add Chinese-date strips, semen coicis, Chinese yam powder and right amount of water to boil into gruel over a slow fire, season it with white sugar before eating. This recipe has the effect of tonifying spleen, harmonizing stomach, boosting qi, moistening skin, clearing heat and disinhibiting dampness. It’s applicable to the patients with spleen-stomach deficiency, facial wrinkles and middle aged and elderly people with poor lienogastric functions.
3) Chinese-date and Lily Gruel (Dazao Baihe Zhou)
INGREDIENTS:
Chinese-date (Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae), 12
Wheat kernel, 60g
Radix Glycyrrhizae (Gancao) (dried), 10g
Lily (dried), 10g
Brown sugar, 30g
PROCESS: Wash Liquorice and lily clean and decoct them in the water; wash Chinese-date and wheat kernel clean; add Chinese-date, wheat kernel, Radix Glycyrrhizae (Gancao) and lily decoction, brown sugar into an earthenware pot to boil into gruel for eating, 1-2 times a day. This recipe has the effect of boosting qi, tonifying spleen, quieting the heart and the spirit, removing dysphoria and moistening skin. Frequent eating can improve bad emotions, enhance the appetite, make skin rosy, fine and white, prevent skin aging and reduce wrinkles.
4) Gruel of Banana and Mill (Xiangjiao Nai Hu)
INGREDIENTS
Banana, 6
Light milk, 250g
Oat, 200g
Raisin, 100g
PROCESS: Put all the above ingredients into a pot to boil over a slow fire, season it with right amount of honey before eating, eat 100g each time, twice a day, in the morning and in the evening. This recipe has the effect of moistening skin and removing wrinkles.
5) Semen Coicis, Lotus Seed and Lily Gruel (Yiyiren Lianzi Baihe Zhou)
INGREDIENTS:
Semen Coicis (Yiyiren), 20g
Lily, 5g
Lotus Seed, 6g
Fructus Lycii (Gouqizi), 10g
Wax gourd kernel, 10g
Sweet almond powder, 10g
Rice, 100g
PROCESS Put Semen Coicis (Yiyiren) and lotus seed into a bowl and add right amount of water to steam until they are well-done, then boil with clean Lily, Lycium and rice into gruel until it is done, add wax gourd kernel, sweet almond powder to boil for a while, twice a day, take it with empty stomach in the morning and in the evening. This recipe has the effect of beautifying skin, removing winkles, lustring skin and remaining young.
6) Tremella, Chrysanthemum and Sticky Rice Gruel (Yiner Juhua Nuomi Zhou)
INGREDIENTS:
Tremella, 10g
Chrysanthemum, 5
Sticky rice, 50g
PROCESS: Wash Chrysanthemum clean, tremella soaked in hot water to make them puffy and soft, make them with sticky rice into gruel, and season it with honey before eating, take it twice a day. It has the effect of supplementing qi and blood, making skin soft, and beautifying the skin. It’s applicable to aged face and dry and rough skin. Frequent eating this gruel can make muscles plump and make skin tender, white and smooth. Continue to learn TCM Treatment Evaluation for Contact Dermatitis.
