Lung-nourishing, detoxifying, and yin-nourishing weight loss: From licorice-stewed pigeon to hawthorn and eleutherococcus-sinensis pickled radish

Licorice Stewed Pigeon Recipe: 1 pigeon, 30g shiitake mushrooms, 10g cooking wine, 5g salt, 10g scallions, 10g licorice root, 3g white pepper powder, 5g ginger, 3g MSG. Preparation: 1. Wash the licorice root and cut into sections; after slaughtering the pigeon, remove feathers, internal organs, and claws, and blanch in boiling water to remove blood; wash the shiitake mushrooms and slice thinly; slice the ginger and cut the scallions into sections. 2. Place the licorice root, pigeon, shiitake mushrooms, ginger, scallions, and cooking wine in a stew pot, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 100 minutes. Add salt, MSG, and white pepper powder to taste. Efficacy: Strengthens the kidneys, replenishes deficiency, harmonizes the stomach and relieves spasms, moistens the lungs and detoxifies, and harmonizes the effects of other herbs. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Dosage: Once daily. Contraindications: Not suitable for those with weak stomachs or loose stools.

Recipe for Stewed Snow Pear with Two Winter Ingredients: 10g Asparagus root, 10g Ophiopogon root, 3 snow pears. Preparation: 1. Soak the Asparagus root thoroughly, then slice thinly. Soak the Ophiopogon root in water overnight, flatten it, remove the inner stem, and wash it. Wash the snow pears, peel and core them, and cut them into chunks. 2. Place the Asparagus root, Ophiopogon root, and snow pears in a stew pot, add water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 45 minutes. Efficacy: Quenches thirst, nourishes yin, and aids weight loss. Suitable for obese patients. Dosage: Once daily, eaten alone. Suitable for: All seasons.

Dendrobium, Ophiopogon japonicus, and Cantaloupe Stew Recipe: 15g Dendrobium, 10g Ophiopogon japonicus, 500g Cantaloupe. Preparation: 1. Wash the Dendrobium, soak until softened, and slice. Soak the Ophiopogon japonicus in water overnight, flatten, remove the inner stem, and wash. Peel and seed the Cantaloupe, wash, and cut into chunks. 2. Place the Dendrobium, Ophiopogon japonicus, and Cantaloupe in a clay pot, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 35 minutes. Efficacy: Promotes saliva production and nourishes the stomach, clears heat and nourishes yin, moistens the lungs. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Dosage: Once daily, eaten alone. Suitable for: All seasons.

Hawthorn, Asparagus, and Cherry Stew Recipe: 15g hawthorn, 10g asparagus, 50g cherries. Preparation: 1. Remove the pits from the hawthorn, wash and soak thoroughly; soak the asparagus and slice thinly; remove the stems and impurities from the cherries and wash them. 2. Place the hawthorn and asparagus in a clay pot, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 35 minutes. Add the cherries and cook for 5 minutes before serving. Efficacy: Relieves indigestion, nourishes yin, and aids weight loss. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Dosage: Once daily, eaten alone. Contraindications: Those with weak spleen and stomach should consume with caution.

Dendrobium, Ophiopogon, and Peach Dew Recipe: 10g Dendrobium, 5 peaches, 10g Ophiopogon. Preparation: 1. Wash the Dendrobium and slice it; remove the inner stems from the Ophiopogon; peel and pit the peaches, then chop them. 2. Place the Dendrobium, Ophiopogon, and peaches in a clay pot, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 35 minutes. After concentrating the liquid, pour it out, let it cool, and store it in a bottle in the refrigerator. Efficacy: Nourishes Yin, beautifies the skin, and aids in weight loss. Suitable for obese patients. Dosage: Consume once daily, alone. Contraindications: Those with loose stools should consume with caution.

Mulberry, Atractylodes, and Loquat Stew Recipe: 20g mulberry, 50g loquat, 15g Atractylodes. Preparation: 1. Wash and soak the mulberry; wash and soak the Atractylodes, then slice; peel and pit the loquat, wash, and slice. 2. Place the mulberry, Atractylodes, and loquat in a stew pot, add enough water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Efficacy: Nourishes the liver and kidneys, aids weight loss, and strengthens the spleen and removes dampness. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Dosage: Once daily, eaten alone. Contraindications: Those with weak spleen and stomach or diarrhea should consume with caution.

Chrysanthemum, Job's Tears, and Kiwi Stew Recipe: 10g fresh chrysanthemum, 2 kiwis, 15g Job's tears. Preparation: 1. Wash the fresh chrysanthemum; peel the kiwis and slice them thinly; wash the Job's tears and steam until cooked. 2. Place the fresh chrysanthemum, Job's tears, and kiwis in a stew pot, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. Let cool before serving. Efficacy: Clears wind and heat, improves eyesight and detoxifies, strengthens the spleen and lungs, and promotes diuresis. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Dosage: Once daily, eaten alone. Contraindications: Those with poor appetite and diarrhea should consume with caution.

Red Goji Berry and Longan Drink Recipe: 10g goji berries, 50g longan. Preparation: 1. Remove impurities from the goji berries and wash them; peel and pit the longan. 2. Place the goji berries and longan in a stew pot, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 25 minutes. Efficacy: Nourishes the heart and spleen, nourishes yin, and aids in weight loss. Suitable for obese patients. Dosage: Consume once daily, alone. Contraindications: Those with poor digestion or diarrhea should consume with caution.

Yam, Angelica pubescens, and Cherry Drink Recipe: 8 cherries, 10g Angelica pubescens, 20g yam. Preparation: 1. Wash the cherries; wash the yam and slice it; wash the Angelica pubescens, soak it, and slice it. 2. Put the yam and Angelica pubescens into a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil, add the cherries, and cook for 15 minutes. It is then ready to drink. Efficacy: Strengthens the spleen and lungs, tonifies the kidneys and replenishes essence, dispels wind and eliminates stagnation, promotes digestion, and relieves pain. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Consumption: Once daily, as breakfast or a late-night snack. Contraindications: Not suitable for those suffering from hemorrhoids.

Perilla, Ginger, and Rice Porridge Recipe: 20g perilla, 15g ginger, 60g rice. Preparation: 1. Remove impurities from the perilla and wash it; crush the ginger; rinse the rice. 2. Place the perilla, ginger, and rice in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 45 minutes. Benefits: Relieves phlegm and bloating, moistens the lungs and intestines, aids in weight loss. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Dosage: Consume once daily, alone. Contraindications: Not suitable for those with spleen deficiency and loose stools, or yin deficiency and shortness of breath.

Hawthorn and Acanthopanax senticosus Pickled Radish Recipe: 15g Acanthopanax senticosus peel, 15g fresh hawthorn, 50g salt, 3g MSG, 3g star anise, 400g white radish, 5g sesame oil, 20g vinegar, 3g Sichuan peppercorns. Preparation: 1. Wash the white radish, drain, and cut into strips; wash the fresh hawthorn and extract the juice; grind the Acanthopanax senticosus peel into a fine powder. 2. Place the MSG, salt, vinegar, sesame oil, star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, fresh hawthorn juice, and Acanthopanax senticosus peel powder in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, let cool, add the radish strips, and marinate overnight. It can be eaten the next day. Efficacy: Acanthopanax senticosus peel is pungent and bitter, and warm in nature. It can dispel wind and dampness, and strengthen muscles and bones. White radish has the functions of lowering qi and aiding digestion, resolving phlegm and removing blood stasis, detoxifying and promoting body fluid production. Suitable for obese individuals.