Spleen-strengthening, dampness-drying, diuretic, and swelling-reducing medicinal porridges: A complete record from Atractylodes macrocephala and whelk porridge to Angelica pubescens, Ganoderma lucidum, and mushroom porridge.

Atractylodes macrocephala and whelk porridge recipe: 15g Atractylodes macrocephala, 100g whelk, 10g scallion, 10g ginger, 5g salt, 60g japonica rice, 10g chicken bouillon. Preparation: 1. Wash the Atractylodes macrocephala, soak for 2 hours, and slice thinly; wash the japonica rice; shred the ginger and chop the scallion. 2. Place the Atractylodes macrocephala, japonica rice, and shredded ginger in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 55 minutes. Add the whelk, chopped scallion, salt, and chicken bouillon to taste. Efficacy: Tonifies the spleen and stomach, dries dampness and harmonizes the middle jiao, aids in weight loss. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Consumption method: Eat alone. Contraindications: Not suitable for those with yin deficiency and thirst, or qi stagnation and bloating.

Alisma and Carrot Porridge Recipe: 15g Alisma, 5 red dates, 30g carrot, 60g rice. Preparation: 1. Wash the Alisma, soak until softened, and slice. Wash the red dates and remove the pits. Wash the carrot, peel, and dice. Rinse the rice. 2. Place the rice, carrot, Alisma, and red dates in a pot, add enough water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 45 minutes. Efficacy: Promotes diuresis and eliminates dampness, clears heat, tonifies the spleen and stomach, replenishes qi and generates fluids, and detoxifies. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Consumption: Eat alone.

Poria, Codonopsis, and Cornmeal Porridge Recipe: 15g Poria, 20g Codonopsis, 60g cornmeal. Preparation: 1. Wash and soak the Poria; wash and soak the Codonopsis, then chop it into small pieces. Place both herbs in a pot of water and simmer to extract the juice. 2. Mix the cornmeal with the decoction to form a thin paste. Pour the cornmeal paste into a pot, bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. Efficacy: Promotes diuresis and eliminates dampness, strengthens the spleen and stomach, calms the mind and soothes the nerves, replenishes qi and blood, and promotes body fluid production. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Dosage: Once daily, eaten alone. Contraindications: Patients with qi deficiency should consume with caution.

Recipe for Polyporus umbellatus and Lily Bulb Porridge: 15g Polyporus umbellatus, 20g lily bulbs, 60g rice. Preparation: 1. Wash the lily bulbs and soak for 6 hours; wash the Polyporus umbellatus and soak thoroughly; rinse the rice. 2. Place the rice, lily bulbs, and Polyporus umbellatus in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 55 minutes. Efficacy: Diuretic and dampness-removing, lung-moistening and cough-relieving, calming and soothing. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Consumption: Eat alone.

Bamboo Sap and Rhubarb Porridge Recipe: 1 fresh bamboo section, 2 grams of rhubarb, 100 grams of rice. Preparation: 1. Drill a small hole in the center of the fresh bamboo section and roast it over a fire to release the bamboo juice. Collect the juice (bamboo sap); grind the rhubarb into a fine powder. 2. Place the rice, bamboo sap, and rhubarb in a clay pot, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 65 minutes. Efficacy: Promotes urination and bowel movement, aids weight loss and replenishes body fluids. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Consumption: To be eaten alone. Contraindications: Not suitable for those with cold stomach and diarrhea.

Recipe for Bullfrog and Scallion Congee in a Clay Pot: 10g ginger, 200g rice, 10g salt, 5g chicken oil, 10g scallion whites, 1 bullfrog, 3g chicken bouillon, 20g pickled radish. Preparation: 1. Wash and peel the ginger, then slice it into thin strips; wash and chop the scallion whites; rinse the rice; gut the bullfrog and cut it into 2cm cubes; wash and slice the pickled radish. 2. Place the rice, ginger, pickled radish slices, and chicken oil in a clay pot, add enough water to cover, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 45 minutes. Add the bullfrog and cook until done. Season with chicken bouillon and salt, then sprinkle with chopped scallions. Benefits: Warms the stomach and aids weight loss. Suitable for obese individuals. Serving suggestion: Eat alone.

Astragalus, Ginger, and Eel Congee Recipe: 10g ginger, 200g rice, 10g salt, 5g chicken oil, 10g astragalus, 200g eel, 3g chicken bouillon, 10g scallions. Preparation: 1. Wash the astragalus, soak it thoroughly, and slice it; wash the ginger, peel it, and slice it into thin strips; wash the scallions and chop them; rinse the rice; clean the eel, remove the internal organs, and slice it into strips. 2. Put the rice, ginger, astragalus slices, and chicken oil into a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 45 minutes. Add the eel strips and cook until done. Season with chicken bouillon and salt, sprinkle with chopped scallions, and it's ready. Efficacy: Warms the stomach and aids weight loss. Suitable for obese patients. Serving suggestion: Eat alone. Suitable for: Healthy individuals can eat this congee year-round.

Licorice, Yam, and Snakehead Fish Congee Recipe: 15g licorice root, 200g rice, 10g salt, 10g chicken oil, 5g ginger, 15g yam, 1 snakehead fish, 3g chicken bouillon, 10g scallions. Preparation: 1. Wash and chop the licorice root; soak the yam overnight and dice it; clean and debone the snakehead fish, then slice it; wash the rice; shred the ginger and chop the scallions. 2. Place the rice, licorice root, yam, chicken oil, and shredded ginger in a clay pot, add enough water to cover, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 50 minutes. Add the snakehead fish slices and cook until done. Season with chicken bouillon and salt, then sprinkle with chopped scallions. Efficacy: Relieves abdominal distension and fullness, moistens the lungs and detoxifies, harmonizes the effects of other herbs, strengthens the spleen and lungs, and nourishes the kidneys and essence. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Dosage: Consume once daily, alone. Contraindications: Not suitable for those with abdominal distension due to excess syndrome.

Angelica pubescens, Ganoderma lucidum, and mushroom porridge recipe: 15g Angelica pubescens, 10g Ganoderma lucidum, 30g mushrooms, 150g rice. Preparation: 1. Wash the Angelica pubescens, soak it thoroughly, and slice it; wash the mushrooms and slice them thinly; rinse the rice; wash the Ganoderma lucidum, soak it thoroughly, and slice it thinly. 2. Put the rice, mushrooms, Angelica pubescens, and Ganoderma lucidum into a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 50 minutes. Efficacy: Dispels wind and dampness, relieves cold and pain, and aids digestion. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Contraindications: Those with yin deficiency and blood dryness should consume with caution.