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Ruan, a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner at Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, said that in spring, special attention should be paid to the maintenance of the liver, which stores blood, controls drainage, and is as unimpeded as dense branches and leaves, which has the function of maintaining the qi of the whole body. If the liver's excretory function is not good and the whole body's qi is stagnant, it will produce symptoms of physical and mental fatigue, poor health and depression, and even affect the digestion and excretion of gastrointestinal tract.
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Ruan said that the liver not only has some functions such as digestion, metabolism and detoxification, but also includes mental and nervous system functions, which will lead to stagnation of liver qi or excessive liver fire, which will easily lead to depression, thus indirectly affecting the function of the spleen and stomach. Once the dispersing function of the liver is excessively excited, symptoms such as dry mouth and bitter taste, tinnitus and headache, red eyes and easy to get angry will appear, which will become a state of "excessive liver fire" and "getting angry", and these symptoms can be alleviated by nourishing the liver.
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The revival of everything in spring is not only conducive to the rising of liver qi, but also suitable for nourishing Yang Qi. Therefore, nourishing the liver can nourish qi and blood with lukewarm food or medicine to help improve liver qi.
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In terms of food, it includes bamboo shoots, mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, day lilies, celery, tremella and so on. Are suitable for nourishing the liver. Radix Astragali, Fructus Jujubae, Fructus Lycii, Pericarpium Citri Tangerinae, etc. Brewing 500 c c hot water or drinking it after boiling can improve resistance, avoid catching a cold and improve gastrointestinal function.
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Acupoints in traditional Chinese medicine can effectively protect the liver, which is not only easy to learn, but also has the effect of health preservation.
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Yanglingquan point, located slightly below the lateral side of the knee, has the effects of soothing the liver and benefiting gallbladder, clearing away damp heat, and can also improve the symptoms of chest tightness and hypochondriac pain.
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The "blood sea point" at the tip of the medial malleolus and the posterior edge of the femur has the effect of regulating blood and nourishing blood, aiming at the skin itching caused by irregular menstruation or blood deficiency in women.
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The "Quchi point" located at the lateral end of elbow stripes has the functions of expelling wind and dampness, regulating qi and blood, improving numbness of hands and chest and improving peripheral blood circulation.
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Ruan pointed out that the stepmother's face represents great changes in climate and temperature in spring. At this time, it is even more necessary to protect your body and avoid getting sick. It is recommended to live regularly, go to bed early and get up early, and eat normally. When the weather is fine in spring, you can arrange more outdoor sports and get close to nature, which can reduce your illness.
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