Five good-natured foods to warm you up in winter

　　Lotus root helps ventilation and nourishes the mind

　　Lotus root has the effects of strengthening the spleen and stomach, nourishing the heart and calming the mind, relieving troubles and relieving heat. Eaten raw, lotus root slices can clear away heat and promote body fluids. You can also take 100 grams of fresh lotus root, 50 grams of rice, an appropriate amount of sugar, mix well and cook porridge. It can assist in the treatment of dry mouth, dry tongue, dry nose, astringent eyes, etc. that are common in winter, and the effect is significant.

　　Radish strengthens the stomach, promotes body fluids and relieves boredom

　　Radish can smooth the qi and strengthen the stomach, especially green radish. Take 250 grams of fresh radish, slice it, and 2 sour plums, and decoct it into a soup. It has the effects of widening the middle and promoting qi, resolving accumulated phlegm, lowering qi and promoting fluid production. It can treat chest tightness, abdominal distension, hiccups, etc. For those who suffer from qi stagnation and excessive internal heat in the cold season, taking it can also clear away heat and eliminate phlegm, and resolve accumulation and depression. In winter, radish is often cut into shreds and mixed with noodles to make radish cakes. It has the effects of strengthening the stomach, regulating qi, digesting, and resolving phlegm, and can help improve symptoms such as loss of appetite and bloating after eating.

　　Fennel calms the stomach and spleen

　　Fennel is a commonly used condiment. It is warm and spicy in nature. The leaves and seeds of fennel have the effect of smoothing the Qi. Fennel seeds have the effect of warming the stomach, dispersing cold, and calming the stomach and promoting qi. Fennel contains volatile oils, the main components of which are anisole, anisic acid, anisaldehyde, etc. Anise oil can eliminate gas and relieve pain when the abdomen is full. The five-spice powder on the market is prepared with five condiments: cumin, anise, ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, and cinnamon. Appropriate consumption can strengthen the spleen and remove dampness, warm the stomach, and promote the circulation of qi. Using fennel leaves as stuffing or stir-fry can smoothen the qi, strengthen the stomach and relieve pain, and has a good effect on chest and abdominal distension and pain caused by anger. If you encounter hiccups, you can boil a small amount of fennel in water and take it. It is very effective.

　　Grapefruit and stomach replenish qi and relieve troubles

　　Grapefruit meat has the functions of digestion and stomach, regulating qi and reducing phlegm, producing body fluid and quenching thirst. Generally, it can be eaten raw, or it can be drunk as juice. 50 ml of grapefruit juice per day is helpful for digestion and stomach. It is suitable for hiccups, gas, and upper abdominal distention. Decoction the grapefruit juice with tangerine peel, ginger and brown sugar, which can harmonize with the stomach, regulate qi and reduce phlegm. The taste of grapefruit peel is pungent and warm. It can effectively relieve qi stagnation and chest tightness caused by coldness. Taking 6 to 9 grams of decoction orally each time can effectively relieve phlegm, digestion and reduce qi.

　　Orange removes dryness, regulates and relieves depression

　　Oranges have the effect of smoothing qi and resolving phlegm. In particular, orange peels contain a large amount of vitamin C, sesame oil and other ingredients. They are bitter and warm in nature and flavor. They can regulate qi, resolve phlegm and remove dampness. They can treat chest and rib distension, inability to eat, vomiting, etc. You can cut the orange peel into shreds and brew it with boiling water together with a small amount of tea, which can regulate qi and refresh you. However, it is more effective to soak the orange peel in water instead of tea.