Series on Porridges Suitable for Hypertension (Part 2): From Corn Silk and Honey Porridge to Goji Berry, Chrysanthemum, and Rehmannia Porridge

Corn Silk and Honey Porridge [Ingredients]50g corn silk, 100g japonica rice, 30g honey. [Instructions] ① Wash the corn silk, chop it finely, and place it in a bowl. ② Rinse the japonica rice, place it in a clay pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and simmer until it becomes a thick porridge. When the porridge is almost done, stir in the corn silk powder, continue to simmer over low heat until boiling, remove from heat, let it cool slightly, and then stir in the honey. [Efficacy]Nourishes Yin and clears heat, calms the liver and lowers blood pressure. Suitable for hypertension caused by liver fire rising or liver Yang hyperactivity.

Pea and Glutinous Rice Porridge [Ingredients]30g peas, 50g glutinous rice, appropriate amount of red dates, a little brown sugar. [Instructions] ① Wash the glutinous rice and soak it in water for 2 hours; wash the red dates, soak them until softened, and remove the pits. ② Put the soaked glutinous rice into a pot, add water and cook into porridge. After the porridge is cooked, add the peas and red date flesh, and cook for about 30 minutes, until all ingredients are soft. Add a little brown sugar to taste and it's ready to eat. [Benefits]Replenishes vital energy, moisturizes the skin, promotes blood circulation, and protects the heart. Especially beneficial for women with a cold constitution. This porridge also has the effects of regulating qi, benefiting the spleen, regulating the stomach and intestines, quenching thirst, promoting urination, removing dampness, and eliminating edema in the limbs. It can promote postpartum milk secretion, nourish blood and replenish deficiencies, warm the internal organs, improve complexion, and enhance physical strength.

Winter Melon and Rice Porridge [Ingredients]500g winter melon, 100g japonica rice. [Instructions] ① Wash the winter melon, peel and remove seeds. Chop the flesh and blend in a food processor until smooth. Set aside in a bowl. ② Rinse the japonica rice and place it in a clay pot with enough water. Simmer over medium heat until it becomes a thick porridge. When the porridge is almost done, add the winter melon porridge, stir well, and season with chopped green onions, minced ginger, salt, and MSG. Bring to a boil again and it's ready. [Benefits]Clears heat and detoxifies, promotes urination and lowers blood pressure. Suitable for patients with hypertension.

White Fungus Porridge [Ingredients]1 cup glutinous rice, 9g white fungus, 150g rock sugar, 8 cups water. [Instructions] ① Soak the white fungus in cold water for 1 hour until it expands. Remove the root and any connecting parts, then wash thoroughly. ② Wash the glutinous rice, add 8 cups of water and soak for 20 minutes. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer for 10 minutes. Add the white fungus and cook until the rice is soft and tender. Add the rock sugar to taste and cook until dissolved. Stir well and serve. [Efficacy]Suitable for those with cough, blood in sputum, and thirst due to yin deficiency.

Poria Cocos Porridge [Ingredients]30g Poria Cocos powder, 100g japonica rice, 20 red dates. [Instructions]First, simmer the red dates until soft, then add them along with the broth to the japonica rice porridge. Add the Poria Cocos powder and bring to a boil again. [Effects]Strengthens the spleen and replenishes the middle jiao, promotes diuresis and eliminates dampness, calms the mind and nourishes the heart. Suitable for chronic hepatitis, spleen and stomach weakness, diarrhea, irritability and insomnia, etc.

Water Bamboo Porridge [Ingredients]100g wheat flour, 150g water bamboo, 2g salt. [Instructions] ① Trim the tough ends, peel off the outer shell and skin of the water bamboo, rinse thoroughly, and dice finely. Marinate briefly with salt. In a bowl, mix the wheat flour with warm water to form a paste. ② Add about 1000ml of cold water to a pot and bring to a boil. Pour in the wheat flour paste and diced water bamboo, stirring well. Cook until the porridge thickens. Season with salt, simmer briefly, and serve. [Efficacy]Nourishes the heart and kidneys, strengthens the spleen and intestines, clears heat and quenches thirst. It is used to treat restlessness, fever, thirst, diarrhea, carbuncles, external bleeding, and burns.

Eggplant Porridge [Ingredients]200g purple eggplant, 50g minced meat, 100g japonica rice. [Instructions] ① Wash the eggplant, cut into strips, blanch in boiling water, drain and set aside. ② Heat vegetable oil in a wok until 70% hot, add chopped green onions and minced ginger, stir-fry until fragrant, add minced meat and rice wine, stir-fry until the meat is almost cooked, add eggplant strips and stir-fry briefly, remove from heat and set aside. ③ Rinse the japonica rice, put it in a clay pot, add an appropriate amount of water and simmer until it becomes a thick porridge. When the porridge is almost done, stir in the eggplant strips and minced meat, add salt and MSG, and bring to a boil again. [Efficacy]This porridge has the effects of clearing heat and promoting blood circulation, diuresis and lowering blood pressure. It is suitable for hypertension, coronary heart disease, and arteriosclerosis.

Soy Milk Porridge [Ingredients]1 cup rice, 8 cups water, 1 cup soy milk, a pinch of chicken bouillon. [Instructions] ① Rinse the rice thoroughly and soak in water for about 1 hour. Grind into a paste and filter through cheesecloth to remove any residue. ② Place a pot on the stove, pour in water and bring to a boil. Add the soy milk and bring to a boil again, skimming off any foam. Reduce heat to medium and gradually add the prepared rice paste while stirring in one direction. Bring to a boil again, skimming off any foam. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes until cooked through. Add sugar to taste. [Benefits]Nourishes the body and enhances appetite.

Spinach and Jujube Porridge [Ingredients]250g spinach, 15 jujubes, 100g japonica rice. [Instructions] ① Wash and clean the spinach, blanch it briefly in boiling water, remove and cool, squeeze out excess water, and chop finely. ② Wash the jujubes and japonica rice, place them in a pot, add water and cook into porridge. When the porridge is about 80% cooked, add the chopped spinach and cook until the porridge is fully cooked. [Efficacy] Nourishes Yin and moistens dryness, replenishes Qi and nourishes blood. Suitable for hypertension caused by liver stagnation transforming into fire and wind-yang disturbance, and also suitable for hypertension caused by liver and kidney Yin deficiency and liver Yang hyperactivity.

Black Fungus and Mung Bean Porridge [Ingredients]20g black fungus, 50g mung beans, 100g japonica rice, 30g brown sugar. [Instructions] ① Soak the black fungus in cold water until softened, remove the stems, wash and chop finely; rinse the mung beans and japonica rice. ② Cook the mung beans and japonica rice in a pot to make porridge. When the porridge is almost cooked, add the chopped black fungus and brown sugar, and cook for a few more minutes. [Benefits]Promotes blood circulation and lowers blood pressure; suitable for hypertension caused by liver fire.

Lotus Seed and Watermelon Porridge [Ingredients]50g fresh watermelon rind, 50g japonica rice, 20g lotus seeds, a little salt, rock sugar, and chopped green onion. [Instructions] ① Peel off the outer layer of the fresh watermelon rind, cut into thin slices, and sprinkle with salt; remove the lotus seed cores and soak in water; rinse the japonica rice. ② Put the japonica rice into a clay pot, add an appropriate amount of water and lotus seeds, bring to a boil over high heat until 70% cooked, add the watermelon rind and rock sugar, then simmer over low heat until the porridge thickens. Add chopped green onion to taste and serve. [Efficacy]Nourishes the heart and calms the mind, clears heat and relieves summer heat. Suitable for hypertension, heatstroke, etc.

Rehmannia and Lycium Root Porridge [Ingredients]15-30g Rehmannia root (processed), 20-30g Lycium berries, 10g Chrysanthemum, 100g japonica rice. [Instructions] ① First, decoct the Rehmannia root and Lycium berries, remove the dregs and obtain a concentrated juice. Divide the juice into two portions and cook with the japonica rice into porridge. ② Blanch the Chrysanthemum in boiling water, add it to the porridge when it is almost cooked, and simmer briefly until a suitable amount of rock sugar dissolves. Servings: One dose daily, divided into two servings, morning and evening. [Efficacy] Nourishes Yin and blood, tonifies the liver and kidneys, clears the head and improves eyesight. Mainly treats migraines due to liver and kidney Yin deficiency.