{"id":14120,"date":"2019-11-22T20:35:32","date_gmt":"2019-11-22T20:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chinesemoment.com\/?p=14120"},"modified":"2019-11-22T20:35:32","modified_gmt":"2019-11-22T20:35:32","slug":"take-care-of-skin-in-winter-dong-ji-hu-fu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinesemoment.com\/th\/take-care-of-skin-in-winter-dong-ji-hu-fu\/","title":{"rendered":"Take care of skin in winter \u51ac\u5b63\u62a4\u80a4"},"content":{"rendered":"
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White fungus and papaya soup<\/strong><\/p>\n

In winter, the skin becomes dry. Apart from applying more nourishing creams and moisturizers (don’t forget sun block), traditio<\/em>nal Chinese medicine recommends food therapy to fight dryness.<\/p>\n

Foods and herbs that increase yin ("cold" energy) and nourish the organs are recommended, according to dermatologist Dr <\/span>Wang Yifei<\/strong>(\u738b\u4e00\u98de Wáng Y\u012bf\u0113i) <\/span><\/strong>ofYueyang<\/strong>(\u5cb3\u9633 Yuèyáng) Hospital attached to Shanghai University of TCM.<\/p>\n

Foods co<\/em>ntaining collagen, which keeps skin plump and elastic, include pig’s trotters, chicken’s feet, fish and animal skins. White fungus and seaweed also co<\/em>ntain collagen and nourishes yin.<\/p>\n

Other recommended foods that nourish and promote moisture are honey, pears, turnips, lily’s root and gouqi (wolfberry).<\/p>\n

Co<\/em>ngee and soup are typical nourishing dishes that are easily absorbed.<\/p>\n

Honey, milk and sesame drink<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients: Ho<\/em>ney (50ml), milk (50ml), sesame powder (25g)<\/p>\n

Preparations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Combine honey, sesame powder, milk and some warm water.<\/p>\n

Drink o<\/em>nce a day on an empty stomach in the morning.<\/p>\n

Benefits: Helps reinforce blood, nourish and brighten skin.<\/p>\n

White fungus and jujube congee<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients: White fungus (10g), 5 jujubes (no pits), rock sugar (20g), rice (100g)<\/p>\n

Preparations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Soak white fungus for 2 hours and clean it.<\/p>\n

Cook co<\/em>ngee with the ingredients.<\/p>\n

Eat frequently.<\/p>\n

Benefits: Helps nourish yin, relieve coughing and improve complexion.<\/p>\n

Chicken soup with lily’s root, monk fruit<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients: Chicken (300g), lily’s root (30g), 6 jujubes (no pits), monk fruit (arhat fruit or luohan guo), ginger, green onion, salt as desired<\/p>\n

Preparations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chop the chicken and boil quickly to skim off foam.<\/p>\n

Boil chicken and other ingredients, reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours.<\/p>\n

Benefits: Nourishes lungs, strengthens spleen and moisturizes skin, strengthen their bodies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n