How is the dehumidification effect of red bean and coix seed water

Red bean and barley water is quite effective in removing moisture. It can play a good role in removing moisture, especially in summer. Drinking some red bean and barley water properly can have certain health benefits for the body. Of course, we must understand that there are many types of moisture. If we only choose the same conditioning method for different types of moisture, it may cause inappropriate treatment, which is not conducive to the removal of moisture.

Is the humidity still that high?

Error 1 : Red Bean is wrong

The "red beans" mentioned in the recipe of red bean and barley porridge refer to "adzuki beans" (red beans are relatively round, while adzuki beans are long and thin). Red beans can cure hunger but cannot promote diuresis and remove dampness. Eating too much can cause blood loss. Red beans have the effect of promoting diuresis and removing dampness.

Mistake 2 : The barley is wrong

Job's tears can remove dampness, but it is too cold. Cooking it directly will damage the spleen. It is recommended to stir-fry the job's tears to reduce its coldness.

Mistake 3 : Cooking the dish incorrectly

Adzuki beans and coix seeds are difficult to cook thoroughly. It is best to soak them in hot water for an hour before cooking, otherwise the nutrients are difficult to extract. However, many people tend to cook them directly.

Mistake 4 : Only removing dampness but not strengthening the spleen

Dampness is caused by spleen deficiency, and dampness will make spleen deficiency worse, so it is correct to strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness at the same time!

There is an organ in our body called spleen

What role does the spleen play in our body? It is responsible for transporting water vapor to various parts of the body. For example, if it is transported to the kidneys, it can be excreted through urination, and if it is transported to the pores, it can be excreted through sweating.

The spleen likes dryness the most and dislikes moisture, so if there is too much moisture in the body, the spleen needs to work constantly and will get tired and injured over time. When the spleen is damaged, it is what we often call spleen deficiency.

If the spleen is weak, the ability to transport and transform water vapor is reduced, and water vapor accumulates in the body and cannot be discharged, so the moisture naturally becomes heavier. Dampness and spleen deficiency are in a vicious cycle.

Therefore, if you want to eliminate dampness, you must eliminate dampness and strengthen the spleen. It is only useful if both are done simultaneously.

Many people ask me, why is it that drinking red bean and barley porridge and red bean and barley powder doesn’t work, and the dampness is still so heavy? It’s because you only remove dampness but fail to strengthen your spleen.

The most effective spleen-strengthening herb is Gorgon Fruit

For strengthening the spleen, the most effective thing is a plant that grows in water - water chestnut. Gorgon fruit is also called chicken head rice and has the reputation of "ginseng in water". It is often used to strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness.

According to ancient medical books, Gorgon fruit is sweet and astringent in taste, and neutral in nature. It has the effects of strengthening the spleen and removing dampness, strengthening the kidneys and replenishing essence, tonifying the middle and replenishing qi, and resisting aging and prolonging life.

Gorgon fruit can strengthen the spleen, adjust the functions of the spleen and stomach, nourish the spleen and stomach, and give it power; Gorgon fruit can also strengthen the kidneys. When the kidneys are healthy, the urination function will be strong, and the water vapor in the body will be discharged through urine, making the body dry. This is also a great way to remove dampness.

Classic dietary therapy for removing dampness and strengthening the spleen

- Barley, red bean and Euryale ferox porridge -

Job's tears, Euryale ferox, red bean, crystal sugar 1. Soak red bean and Euryale ferox in cold water for more than 2 hours, or directly soak in hot water for 1 hour;

2. Fry the coix seeds over low heat until they turn slightly yellow;

3. Put red beans, coix seeds, water chestnuts and rock sugar in a pot, add water, and boil for about 2 hours.

effect

1. Removing dampness and promoting diuresis: The main effect of coix seed is to strengthen the spleen and remove dampness. Strengthening the spleen can nourish the lungs, and removing dampness can resolve phlegm. Therefore, coix seed can also be used to treat lung heat, lung abscess, and lung atrophy. When used together with yam, they complement each other and make up for each other's deficiencies.

2. Strengthen the spleen and stomach: The effects of red bean, coix seed and Euryale ferox porridge in replenishing qi and blood and strengthening the spleen and stomach are recognized. The spleen and stomach are the foundation of acquired constitution and the source of qi and blood production, so regulating the spleen and stomach is the basis of health.

3. Nourish the kidney and improve the essence: Kidney is the foundation of human nature. Essence, Qi and Spirit are the three treasures of human. Gorgon fruit can not only stop the essence, but also produce essence.

Precautions

1. People with too much turbid air in their bodies cannot drink red bean, coix seed and Euryale ferox porridge. If people with too much turbid air in their bodies drink red bean, coix seed and Euryale ferox porridge, they will definitely feel bloated and have difficulty digesting it. You can only get rid of the turbid air in the body first, and then the effect of taking the medicine will be better.

2. Patients with renal edema, cardiac edema, ascites due to cirrhosis, malnutrition edema, obesity, etc. should not drink red bean, coix seed and Euryale ferox porridge.