The autumn equinox, the 16th of the 24 solar terms, is the midpoint of the 90 days of autumn. Nutrition should also be in line with the law of balance between yin and yang,
so that the body to maintain the principle of ‘yin and yang secret’.
Mental health is the main thing is to cultivate optimism, astringent spirit. [1]
Autumn is best suited for ‘flat tonic’ to achieve the effect of nourishing and harmonising the blood to help get through the cold winter.
Four Substances is a classic Chinese medicine recipe for nourishing the blood. This recipe is based on sweet, warm and thick ripe earth,
which has the effect of nourishing Yin and nourishing the blood.
Four Substance Soup is the ‘first bowl of soup in autumn’, let's see how to make it!
Ingredients: 15g each of Angelica sinensis, Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata, Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong and Radix Paeoniae Alba
Directions: Just pass water once in all the herbs, then add water and decoct.
Tips: Use a medium-sized rice bowl to fill 4 bowls of water when boiling,
and cook until only a bowl of water is left at the end of the amount of water is OK!
Add good red dates and the soup will become sweeter.
Usage: Drink in the morning and evening on an empty stomach, at any temperature,
but it is best not to leave the herbs to cook overnight after they have been boiled.
Four Substances Soup is the first formula for nourishing blood in Chinese medicine, which can both nourish and nourish blood,
as well as invigorate blood and regulate menstruation,
and can be used to nourish blood for those with blood deficiency, and to invigorate blood for those with blood stagnation.
In addition, Four Substance Soup can moisturise the skin and prevent aging. [2]
[1] Illustrated four seasons of health book, Cai Xianghong, Tianjin Science and Technology Press.
[2] Chinese medicine technology hall