Angelica sinensis and Achyranthes bidentata blood-activating and weight loss plan: a targeted medicinal diet to soothe the liver, clear heat, strengthen the waist and kidneys.

Angelica and Water Chestnut Stew. Ingredients: 10g angelica root, 300g water chestnuts, 10g cooking wine, 5g ginger, 10g scallions, 3g salt, 2g MSG, 15g sesame oil. Preparation: 1. Soak the angelica root until soft, then slice it; peel and wash the water chestnuts, then cut them in half; slice the ginger and cut the scallions into sections. 2. Place the angelica root, water chestnuts, ginger, scallions, and cooking wine in a stew pot, add 1800ml of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 25 minutes. Add salt, MSG, and sesame oil before serving. Benefits: Nourishes and invigorates blood, eliminates heat and dampness, and aids in weight loss. Suitable for generalized edema, blood deficiency, obesity, etc.

Angelica and Celery Stew. Ingredients: 10g angelica root, 500g celery, 10g cooking wine, 5g ginger, 10g scallions, 5g salt, 2g MSG, 15g sesame oil. Preparation: 1. Soak the angelica root until soft, then slice it; remove the leaves from the celery, wash it, and cut it into 4cm sections; slice the ginger and cut the scallions into sections. 2. Place the angelica root, celery, ginger, and scallions in a stew pot, add 1800ml of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 25 minutes. Add salt, MSG, and sesame oil before serving. Benefits: Nourishes and invigorates blood, calms the liver and clears heat, dispels wind and dampness, and aids in weight loss. Suitable for blood deficiency, hypertension, dizziness and headache, flushed face and red eyes, hematuria, carbuncles, obesity, etc.

Angelica and Seaweed Soup. Ingredients: 10g angelica root, 30g seaweed, 1 egg, 5g ginger, 10g scallions, 10g cooking wine, 3g salt, 2g MSG, 15g sesame oil. Preparation: 1. Soak the angelica root until soft and slice it; soak the seaweed in warm water until fully rehydrated; beat the egg in a bowl; slice the ginger and cut the scallions into sections. 2. Heat a wok over high heat, add sesame oil, and when it reaches 60% of its smoking point, add the ginger and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add 1500ml of water and bring to a boil. Add the seaweed, angelica root, and egg (stirring constantly while adding to the soup). Add salt, MSG, and sesame oil, and bring to a boil again. Benefits: Nourishes blood, clears heat and promotes urination, aids weight loss. Suitable for those with blood deficiency, difficulty urinating, thirst, and obesity.

Angelica and Carrot Stew. Ingredients: 10g angelica root, 500g carrot, 10g cooking wine, 5g ginger, 10g scallion, 3g salt, 2g MSG, 15g sesame oil. Preparation: 1. Soak the angelica root until soft, then slice it; wash and peel the carrot, then cut it into 3cm cubes; slice the ginger and cut the scallion into sections. 2. Place the angelica root, carrot, ginger, scallion, and cooking wine in a stew pot, add 1500ml of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 35 minutes. Add salt, MSG, and sesame oil before serving. Benefits: Nourishes and invigorates blood, improves eyesight and strengthens the spleen, aids in weight loss. Suitable for blood deficiency, indigestion, chronic diarrhea, night blindness, obesity, etc.

Angelica and Lotus Root Stew. Ingredients: 10g angelica root, 300g fresh lotus root, 10g cooking wine, 5g ginger, 10g scallions, 3g salt, 2g MSG, 15g sesame oil. Preparation: 1. Soak the angelica root until soft, then slice it; peel and wash the lotus root, then cut it into 0.2cm thick pieces; slice the ginger and cut the scallions into sections. 2. Place the angelica root, lotus root, ginger, scallions, and cooking wine in a stew pot, add 1800ml of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 35 minutes. Add salt, MSG, and sesame oil before serving. Benefits: Nourishes and invigorates blood, promotes blood circulation and muscle regeneration, aids in weight loss. Suitable for dizziness, vertigo, constipation due to blood deficiency, carbuncles and sores, obesity, etc.

Achyranthes bidentata and Black Bean Stew. Ingredients: 15g Achyranthes bidentata, 300g black beans, 10g cooking wine, 5g ginger, 10g scallions, 3g salt, 2g MSG, 15g sesame oil. Preparation: 1. Wash the Achyranthes bidentata and cut into 3cm sections; rinse the black beans to remove sand; slice the ginger and cut the scallions into sections. 2. Place the Achyranthes bidentata, black beans, ginger, and scallions in a stew pot, add 1500ml of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 35 minutes. Add salt, MSG, and sesame oil before serving. Benefits: Promotes blood circulation, removes blood stasis, nourishes the spleen, and aids in weight loss. Suitable for blood stasis, lower back and knee pain, irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, mouth ulcers, difficulty urinating, facial edema, obesity, etc.

Achyranthes bidentata and broad bean soup. Ingredients: 15g achyranthes bidentata, 300g broad beans, 5g ginger, 10g scallions, 3g salt, 2g MSG, 2 star anise, 15g sesame oil, 10g cooking wine. Preparation: 1. Wash the achyranthes bidentata and cut into 3cm sections; rinse the broad beans; slice the ginger and cut the scallions into sections. 2. Place the achyranthes bidentata, broad beans, ginger, scallions, star anise, salt, MSG, and sesame oil in a pot, add 1500ml water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 45 minutes. Turn off the heat, strain, discard the water, and keep the broad beans. Efficacy: Promotes blood circulation, lowers blood pressure, and aids weight loss. Suitable for blood stasis, hypertension, obesity, etc.

Achyranthes bidentata and Tofu Stew. Ingredients: 15g achyranthes bidentata, 300g tofu, 10g cooking wine, 5g ginger, 10g scallions, 3g salt, 2g MSG, 15g sesame oil. Preparation: 1. Wash the achyranthes bidentata and cut into 3cm long sections; blanch the tofu in boiling water, drain, and cut into 2cm thick, 4cm long pieces; slice the ginger and cut the scallions into sections. 2. Place the achyranthes bidentata, tofu, cooking wine, ginger, scallions, salt, and MSG in a pot, add 1500ml of water, and cook until done. Benefits: Promotes blood circulation, removes blood stasis, invigorates qi and harmonizes the stomach, aids weight loss. Suitable for muscle and bone pain, mouth ulcers, difficulty urinating, thirst, obesity, etc.

Stewed Rabbit with Achyranthes Knee. Ingredients: 15g achyranthes knee, 500g rabbit meat, 10g cooking wine, 3g salt, 2g MSG, 5g ginger, 10g scallions, 15g sesame oil. Preparation: 1. Wash the achyranthes knee and cut into 3cm long sections; wash the rabbit meat and chop into 3cm square pieces; slice the ginger and cut the scallions into sections. 2. Place the rabbit meat, achyranthes knee, cooking wine, ginger, and scallions in a stew pot, add 1800ml of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 35 minutes. Add salt, MSG, and sesame oil before serving. Benefits: Promotes blood circulation, removes blood stasis, replenishes qi, and aids weight loss. Suitable for blood stasis, thirst, stomach heat, hematochezia, obesity, etc.

Steamed Black-boned Chicken with Achyranthes bidentata. Ingredients: 15g Achyranthes bidentata, 1 black-boned chicken (500g), 10g cooking wine, 3g salt, 2g MSG, 5g ginger, 10g scallions, 15g sesame oil. Preparation: 1. Wash the Achyranthes bidentata and cut into 3cm sections; slaughter the black-boned chicken, remove feathers, internal organs, and claws; slice the ginger and cut the scallions into sections. 2. Place the Achyranthes bidentata, black-boned chicken, ginger, scallions, and cooking wine in a steaming dish, add 500ml of water, and steam over high heat for 45 minutes. Add salt, MSG, and sesame oil before serving. Efficacy: Promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis, nourishes yin and reduces fever, aids weight loss. Suitable for blood stasis, yin deficiency with internal heat, diabetes, spleen deficiency, metrorrhagia, leukorrhea, obesity, etc.