Most gynecological diseases are directly or indirectly related to women's lack of qi and blood, as well as uterine coldness. Therefore, taking care of the uterus and replenishing qi and blood is an essential part of women's health. So, what should we drink to nourish qi and blood and warm the uterus? Here are some recommended soups for women to nourish qi and blood and warm the palace:
1. Angelica Black Chicken Soup
Danggui is considered by traditional Chinese medicine to be a holy herb for nourishing blood, which has good effects on relieving female menstrual pain, irregular menstruation, and other problems. And black chicken is also a warm and nourishing ingredient. Adding 10 grams of Angelica sinensis when stewing black chicken soup can have a good effect on replenishing qi and blood. Therefore, it is recommended that female friends with uterine coldness or insufficient qi and blood should drink more Danggui Wuji soup.
2. Congee with Longan and Lotus Seeds
Female anemia is mostly caused by insufficient blood. The iron content in longan is very high, which has a good effect on alleviating female anemia. It is suitable for anemic women to eat porridge with longan and lotus seeds. However, longan is a warm ingredient that pregnant women should not eat too much. Therefore, pregnant women are advised not to drink longan lotus seed Congee.
3. Red bean and black jujube soup
Red beans and black dates both have the effect of nourishing qi and blood, and they are both warm ingredients. Soak the black dates and red beans in cold water for a day and a night, then pour them into a clay pot along with water. Cook over low heat for 2-3 hours, then crush and serve. Women who like sweetness can add some brown sugar when cooking, which has a better warming effect.
