What to eat to maintain good health and keep your appearance? 10 Chinese medicines can make you ten years younger

　　Almost every woman wants to be "young forever". She is envious when she sees many celebrities in their 50s and 60s who still show no signs of aging. Therefore, wanting to stay young and avoid aging is also a topic most commonly discussed among women. It’s just that the reality is very helpless. As time goes by, many people will find themselves getting older day by day. Today I would like to introduce to you some traditional Chinese medicine beauty secrets that can resist aging, which all women should know.

　　10 Chinese medicines that can help women rejuvenate

　　1. Royal jelly

　　Royal jelly is a treasure among bee products. It is rich in nutrients and can promote protein synthesis, promote cell growth, increase the body's metabolism, and enhance tissue regeneration. At the same time, because it is rich in superoxide dismutase and vitamins C and E, it is a rare anti-aging medicine.

　　Recommended way to eat: Mix royal jelly and honey in a ratio of 1:3 or 1:5 (the honey ratio is large to mask the taste of royal jelly, which tastes sweet and nutritious and is beneficial to preservation) to make royal jelly honey and take it, 20-30g each time.

　　2. Wolfberry

　　"Shen Nong's Materia Medica" claims that wolfberry "strengthens bones and muscles after long-term use, makes the body light and does not age, and is resistant to cold and heat." "Compendium of Materia Medica" praises that "Qi can be replenished, blood can be replenished, yang can be generated, and yin can be grown." Wolfberry has an "adaptogenic" effect similar to that of ginseng, and can resist arteriosclerosis, lower blood sugar, and promote liver cell regeneration. Taking it can enhance physical fitness and delay aging.

　　Suggested way to eat: The simplest way is to soak it in water and drink it. Since we have entered the Autumn Festival and the air is dry, you can take an appropriate amount of wolfberry, wash it, and cook it with japonica rice as porridge. It also has a good effect of nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness. In winter, wolfberry can be used to cook porridge.

　　3. Rhodiola rosea

　　There is no record of Rhodiola rosea in ancient materia medica, and it is an anti-aging newcomer discovered only in modern times. It has the effects of replenishing vitality, clearing away heat, detoxifying, stopping bleeding, calming the mind and improving intelligence. modern pharmacology and clinical Studies have found that Rhodiola rosea has a tonic effect similar to that of ginseng, and can resist hypoxia, cold, fatigue, radiation, viruses, inhibit the growth of cancer cells, improve work efficiency, and delay the aging of the body.

　　Recommended way to eat: When soaking Rhodiola rosea in water, first grind it into coarse powder with a grinder, add 150 to 200 ml of boiling water, cover and soak for 15 minutes, then add 10 grams of honey, stir well and serve. At the same time, it can also be brewed with jujube, longan, etc., or soaked in wine and mixed with other traditional Chinese medicines. The dosage is 20 to 30 grams each time. It is worth reminding that pregnant women and children must follow the doctor's instructions when taking Rhodiola rosea to prevent unnecessary trouble.

　　4. Notoginseng

　　Zhao Xuemin, a famous doctor in the Qing Dynasty, said in his "Supplement to the Compendium of Materia Medica": "Ginseng is the first to replenish qi, and Panax notoginseng is the first to replenish blood. They have the same taste but equal effects." He called Panax notoginseng "the most precious of Chinese medicines." Modern research has found that the chemical composition, pharmacological effects and clinical applications of Panax notoginseng are similar to those of ginseng. Its total ginseng saponin content exceeds that of ginseng. Panax notoginseng can dilate blood vessels, reduce vascular resistance, increase cardiac output, slow down heart rate , reduces myocardial oxygen consumption and capillary permeability, and has obvious advantages over ginseng in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

　　Suggested ways to eat: Stewed chicken or pork ribs with Panax notoginseng, which is good for nourishing qi and blood, treating metrorrhagia, Postpartum Weakness, spontaneous sweating, night sweats, has the effect of nourishing yang and strengthening. Also treat elderly Headache, lumbar muscle soreness and weakness.

　　5. Polygonum multiflorum

　　"Kaibao Materia Medica" of the Song Dynasty said that "long-term use can strengthen bones and muscles, replenish the essence, and prolong life." Modern research has found that Polygonum multiflorum can promote nerve Cell growth, neurasthenia and other nervous systems disease It has auxiliary therapeutic effect. It can also regulate serum cholesterol, lower blood sugar, and improve the ability of liver cells to convert and metabolize cholesterol. Polygonum multiflorum also has good antioxidant effects.

　　Suggested ways to eat: Polygonum multiflorum can be cooked with wolfberry and brown sugar to make porridge, or both can be used to make soup such as polygonum multiflorum and chicken soup.

　　6. Ganoderma lucidum

　　"Shen Nong's Materia Medica" believes that Ganoderma lucidum can "tonify the liver qi and soothe the soul", "eat for a long time, make the body light and immortal, and prolong the life of gods". Modern research has confirmed that Ganoderma lucidum has a regulatory effect on the functions of the nervous system, respiratory system, and cardiovascular system. It has functions such as immune regulation, scavenging free radicals, and balancing metabolism, and directly affects the aging process of the human body.

　　Recommended way to eat: You can make Ganoderma lucidum tea, add Ganoderma lucidum to water and simmer until the water turns yellow, which means the Ganoderma lucidum has lost its flavor. At this time, you need to soak it for a while to get a better flavor. Because Ganoderma lucidum can be used several times, it is not recommended to boil it once and pour it out. Generally, it can be boiled three times.

　　7. Wujia

　　"Compendium of Materia Medica" calls it "long-term use to lighten one's body and resist aging", "it is better to have a handful of Wujia than to fill the car with gold and jade". Modern research has found that Wujia has anti-aging, anti-fatigue (its anti-fatigue effect is stronger than ginsenosides), strong and strong effects, and can also regulate the functions of the nervous system, endocrine system, and cardiovascular system, and has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and certain anti-cancer effects.

　　Suggested ways to eat: Wujia can be used in daily recipes, such as fried eggs, making dumplings, stir-fried meat, stewed chicken soup, etc. In addition, the leaves of Acanthopanax can be dried and made into tea.

　　8. Astragalus

　　Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "the spleen is the foundation of acquired diseases." Li Gao, a representative figure of the Spleen and Stomach School, believed that Astragalus "replenishes vitality and nourishes the triple burner". Huang Gongxiu of the Qing Dynasty called Astragalus "the best of all Qi-tonifying medicines". Modern research has found that astragalus can not only expand coronary arteries, improve myocardial blood supply, improve immune function, but also delay the process of cell aging.

　　Recommended way to eat: Simply soak it in water and drink it, or make it into porridge. Some people also like to add some astragalus when roasting meat, chicken, or duck to increase the nourishing effect.

　　9. Gynostemma pentaphylla

　　Gynostemma pentaphyllum is a plant of the Cucurbitaceae family, and its name is not found in ancient herbal medicine. Japanese scientists have discovered that many of its components have the same structure as some ginsenosides. In recent years, they have discovered that Gynostemma pentaphyllum has anti-aging, anti-fatigue, anti-cancer, and endocrine-regulating functions. It can improve the body's adaptability and immunity, lower cholesterol and transaminases, prevent tumors, inhibit ulcers, relieve tension, and is sedative and analgesic.

　　Recommended way to eat: Gynostemma pentaphylla plus Ophiopogon japonicus decoction can nourish qi, calm the nerves, nourish yin and clear the heart. It can be used for symptoms such as Qi deficiency, palpitations and insomnia.

　　10. Ginseng

　　"Shen Nong's Materia Medica" believes that ginseng can "tonify the five internal organs, calm the spirit, calm the soul, stop panic and palpitations, eliminate evil spirits, improve eyesight, happiness and improve intelligence." Taking it for a long time will lighten your body and prolong your life." Modern research has found that it also has antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-fatigue, liver protection, regulating cardiovascular function, and stimulating hematopoietic system functions. Huo Yushu of Jilin Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and others conducted anti-aging research on people over 50 years old using ginseng fruit saponins and confirmed that ginseng fruit saponins have the effect of "rejuvenating".

　　Suggested ways to eat: You can soak it in water and drink it, cut it into thin slices and put it in your mouth, or boil it in a pot to make ginseng juice. Moreover, using different ingredients in ginseng can make many health-preserving soups with different effects. (Reference website: Wenkang female）