Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the liver governs spring, which means that the liver, one of the five internal organs of the human body, corresponds to spring. Why is there such a statement? Because the warm climate in spring will increase people's activity and promote metabolism. Therefore, in the human body, both blood circulation and nutrient supply will be accelerated and increased accordingly to meet the needs of various life activities.

Chinese medicine believes that these are related to the physiological function of the liver. If the liver function is abnormal and can't adapt to the climate change in spring, a series of diseases will appear in the future, especially those with mental illness and liver disease, which are easy to get sick in spring and summer.

As the saying goes, "cauliflower is yellow, idiot is busy." According to statistics, the incidence of mental illness is the highest in March and April, which is also a response to the influence of seasons on the body. This is the reason why Chinese medicine says "nourishing the liver in spring".

There are many ways to maintain the liver, such as not being too tired in spring, so as not to increase the burden on the liver. Patients with liver disease and hypertension should take medicine in time according to the doctor's advice when spring comes. Especially for mental patients, attention should be paid to avoiding mental stimulation in spring to avoid aggravating the condition.

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First, there are four ways to nourish the liver in spring.

1, exercise to nourish the liver

Many office workers sit in front of the computer most of the time every day, "hyperopia hurts the liver and hurts the bones for a long time." Proper physical activities, such as walking and playing Tai Ji Chuan, can not only make the human body's qi and blood unobstructed, but also nourish the liver, thus achieving the purpose of protecting the liver and protecting health.

2, diet nourishing the liver

"Acid enters the liver", Dongfeng was born in spring, and the liver qi is vigorous, which affects the digestion and absorption function of the spleen and stomach. At this time, it is advisable to reduce acid and sweeten, and nurse the spleen and stomach. Eat dates, honey, medlar, lotus seeds and other sweet foods. Eat more vegetables in spring, such as bamboo shoots, shepherd's purse, spinach, seaweed and so on. And the diet is diversified.

3, emotional nourishing the liver

According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the liver is just dirty, the five elements belong to wood, joy is exuberant, depression is evil, and qi is dispersed. Going to concerts, dramas, outings, morning exercises, hiking, heart-to-heart talks and other activities in spring can soothe the liver and regulate qi, regulate emotions, discharge depressed qi in the chest, and make the liver feel comfortable.

Step 4 massage and nourish the liver

To nourish and protect the liver, you can often press Ganshu and Taichong points. Ganshu point is located under the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra (Du meridian) 1.5 inch, which is the reaction point of the back liver. Stimulating this acupoint is beneficial to the prevention and treatment of liver disease.

Taichong point is located in the back depression of the first metatarsal space on the dorsum of the foot. It is the original point of the liver meridian, and the personality and function of the liver can be reflected at this point. Press the acupoints slowly and vertically with the fingertips of your thumb. The process of massage therapy can completely relax the patient's body and mind, which is helpful to relieve tension and anxiety.

Two, three kinds of nourishing liver soup recommended by Chinese medicine.

1, Zhugan Lycium Decoction

Materials: pork liver100g, medlar 30g.

Function: It can nourish liver, nourish blood and improve eyesight.

2. Danshen soybean soup

Ingredients: Salvia Miltiorrhiza 10g, soybean 50g, and appropriate amount of honey.

Function: tonify deficiency, nourish liver, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. Salvia miltiorrhiza is bitter and slightly warm, and has the functions of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, calming the nerves and calming the heart. Soybean can strengthen the spleen, widen the middle energizer, replenish qi and middle energizer, promote fluid production and moisten dryness, and clear away heat and toxic materials. All these are beneficial to tonify deficiency and nourish liver.

3, jujube peanut soup

Ingredients: 50g of red dates, 80g of peanuts and 50g of rock sugar.

Functions: invigorating spleen and stomach, nourishing blood and stopping bleeding.

References:

People's Network-Four Points for Attention in Spring Health Care