Dietary Therapies For Blood-Supplementing

Barley Congee (Da Mai Zhou)

Functions: Nourishes the blood and constructs the body
Indications: Prolonged eating strengthens the physical body, prevents the hair from turning white, loosens the stomach, and stops distention
Ingredients: Fructus Hordei Vulgaris (i.e., Barley, Da Mai), 100g
Method of preparation & administration: Make into porridge as usual and eat 2 times per day.

Black Sesame Congee (Hei Zhi Ma Zhou)

Functions: Supplements the liver and kidneys, moistens the five viscera
Indications: Bodily debility in the elderly, dizziness and vertigo, emaciation, dry stools, premature graying of the hair, postpartum scanty lactation
Ingredients: Black Semen Sesami Indici (i.e., Black Sesame Seeds, Hei Zhi Ma), 25g, Semen Oryzae Sativae (i.e., Polished Rice, Da Mi), 50g
Method of preparation & administration

Spinach Congee (Bo Cai Zhou)

Functions: Nourishes the blood and moistens dryness
Indications: Anemia, constipation, high blood pressure
Ingredients: Spinach (Bo Cai), 250g, Semen Oryzae Sativae (i.e., Polished Rice, Jing Mi), 100g, Salt (Yan), a suitable amount
Method of preparation & administration: Wash the spinach and cut into small pieces. Cook with the rice in water to make porridge. Eat on a regular basis.
Note: A similar blood-nourishing congee can be made from beet tops, Swiss chard, kale, collards, or other such greens