A Complete Guide to Medicinal Diets Infused with Cassia Seed, Broccoli, and Lotus Juice for Relieving Constipation, Improving Vision, Lowering Lipids, and Reducing Swelling

Stir-fried Broccoli with Cassia Seed and Goji Berries Recipe: 15g cassia seed, 100g broccoli, 10g cooking wine, 3g MSG, 10g scallions, 20g goji berries, 250g celery, 5g salt, 10g ginger, 20g peanut oil. Preparation: 1. Remove stems and impurities from goji berries and wash; wash cassia seed; remove leaves and old stalks from celery, wash and cut into 3cm sections; wash broccoli and break into florets; wash ginger and slice; wash scallions and cut into sections. 2. Heat a wok over high heat, add peanut oil, and when it reaches 60% heat, add ginger and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add broccoli, celery, and goji berries and stir-fry. Season with cooking wine, salt, and MSG, and stir-fry until cooked. Benefits: Clears liver heat and improves eyesight, promotes urination and bowel movements, tonifies kidneys, lowers blood pressure and lipids. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Consumption: Once daily, as a side dish. Suitable for: All seasons.

Lotus Leaf and Goji Berry Braised Cauliflower Recipe: 15g lotus leaf, 250g cauliflower, 4g salt, 4g ginger, 35g peanut oil, 20g goji berries, 10g cooking wine, 3g MSG, 8g scallions, 10g cornstarch. Preparation: 1. Wash the lotus leaf and boil in water for 25 minutes. Remove the lotus leaf and keep the liquid. Wash the cauliflower and break it into small florets. Wash the goji berries and remove the stems and impurities. Wash the ginger and slice it. Wash the scallions and cut them into sections. 2. Heat a wok over high heat, add peanut oil, and when it reaches 60% of its smoking point, add ginger and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add the lotus leaf liquid, cauliflower, goji berries, cooking wine, and a little water. Cook until done, then add salt and MSG. Thicken with cornstarch and serve. Efficacy: Clears summer heat and dampness, stops bleeding, nourishes the liver and kidneys, and improves eyesight. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Serving suggestion: Serve as a side dish, once daily. Suitable and unsuitable: Those with weak spleen and stomach should not eat too much.

Recipe for Braised Ginkgo and Mushrooms with Polygonum Multiflorum: 15g Polygonum multiflorum, 50g mushrooms, 35g peanut oil, appropriate amount of stock, 30g ginkgo, 50g shiitake mushrooms, 10g cooking wine, 3g MSG, 10g scallions, 3g cornstarch, 10g sesame oil. Preparation: 1. Remove the shells from the ginkgo, soak overnight, peel, and cook until tender; wash the Polygonum multiflorum, soak thoroughly, and slice; wash the mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms, and slice thinly; remove the tough stems and outer skin from the celery, wash, and cut into diamond-shaped slices. 2. Heat a wok over high heat, add peanut oil, and when it reaches 60% heat, add ginger and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add the mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, celery, ginkgo, and Polygonum multiflorum slices and stir-fry together. Add stock and cooking wine, salt, and MSG. Thicken with cornstarch slurry, drizzle with sesame oil, and serve. Efficacy: Nourishes the liver and kidneys, nourishes blood and dispels wind, and has anti-cancer properties. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Dosage: Take once daily with meals. Contraindications: Not suitable for those with loose stools or phlegm.

Recipe for Braised Broccoli with Rehmannia Root, Ginkgo Nuts, and Broccoli: 15g Rehmannia root, 30g ginkgo nuts, 2g salt, 35g peanut oil, 10g sesame oil, 250g broccoli, 10g cooking wine, 3g MSG, 8g scallions, 15g cornstarch. Preparation: 1. Wash the Rehmannia root, soak until softened, and slice. Remove the outer shell of the ginkgo nuts, soak overnight, remove the skin, and cook until tender. Break the broccoli into small florets and wash. Wash the ginger, peel, and slice. Wash the scallions and cut into sections. 2. Heat a wok over high heat, add peanut oil, and heat to 60% (medium heat). Add ginger, scallions, and cooking wine and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add broccoli, ginkgo nuts, and Rehmannia root and stir-fry until cooked. Season with salt and MSG, thicken with cornstarch, drizzle with sesame oil, and serve. Efficacy: Nourishes Yin and blood, astringes lung Qi, and stops leukorrhea. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Consumption: Once daily, as a side dish. Suitable and unsuitable: Those with spleen deficiency and diarrhea, or weak stomach and poor appetite should consume with caution.

Recipe for Braised Lotus Root with Dried Plum, Ginkgo, and Chinese Napa Cabbage: 15g dried plum, 30g ginkgo, 250g Chinese Napa cabbage, 10g vinegar, 2g salt, 3g MSG, 5g ginger, 10g scallions, 35g peanut oil. Preparation: 1. Remove the outer shell of the ginkgo, soak in water overnight, peel, and cook until tender; remove the pits from the dried plum and wash; wash the Chinese Napa cabbage and cut into 4cm long thin strips; wash, peel, and slice the ginger; wash and cut the scallions into sections. 2. Heat a wok over high heat, add peanut oil, and when it reaches 60% heat, add ginger and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add the Chinese Napa cabbage, ginkgo, dried plum, vinegar, salt, and MSG, and stir-fry until cooked. Efficacy: Astringent, promotes saliva production, astringes lung qi, stops leukorrhea, and clears heat. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Consumption: Once daily, with meals. Suitable for: All seasons; good for weight loss.