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Ginger and Mugwort Porridge
Ingredients
- Mugwort: 15 grams
- Fresh ginger: 10 grams
- Japonica rice: 50 grams
- Brown sugar: right amount
Preparation Method
- Clean the ginger and mugwort, boil them in an adequate amount of water for 25 minutes, and then strain to get a concentrated juice.
- Cook the japonica rice in water. When the porridge is almost ready, add the concentrated juice and brown sugar. Continue cooking until the porridge is thick, sweet, and slightly spicy from the ginger.
Health Benefits
- Mugwort in this recipe helps to warm the meridians, stop bleeding, and relieve cold pain. It is used for conditions like excessive menstruation, cold pain in the lower abdomen, and cold-induced menstrual disorders.
- Ginger can settle the stomach and stop vomiting, and is useful in treating intestinal inflammation and dysentery.
- Brown sugar promotes blood circulation and nourishes the spleen, while japonica rice strengthens the spleen and stomach and replenishes qi and blood.
- The overall formula of this porridge has benefits in warming the meridians, stopping bleeding, stabilizing the fetus, and dispersing cold. It’s suitable for those who experience pale complexion, cold limbs, and even diarrhea during menstruation, as well as for excessive menstrual flow.
Please note that the translation is intended to be as accurate as possible, but there are some nuances in Chinese medicine