Gastrodia stewed chicken can be added with yam and red dates. Yam has no adverse effects on gastrodia elata and chicken. Generally,100-400g of yam can be added, and the amount of gastrodia elata should be kept at about10g. Adding yam and jujube can promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, strengthen the spleen and nourish the stomach. Women are suitable for eating more, which helps to invigorate qi and nourish blood. Red dates also have the effect of whitening and beautifying.
In addition to the above ingredients, gastrodia elata stewed chicken can also be added with some Chinese herbal medicines, such as angelica sinensis, medlar, codonopsis pilosula, Polygonatum odoratum, astragalus root, etc., and the dosage of these Chinese herbal medicines should be kept at 3- 10g. After adding Chinese herbal medicines, the efficacy of the soup will be greatly improved. Angelica sinensis can promote blood circulation, Lycium barbarum can nourish liver and moisten lung, Polygonatum odoratum and Codonopsis pilosula can relieve cough and promote fluid production, and Astragalus membranaceus can protect liver and promote diuresis.
The ingredients of Tianma stewed chicken are not limited to these. As long as there is no influence between ingredients, you can try to add them, which will also produce different flavors. Stewed chicken with gastrodia elata is a traditional food in Zhaotong, Yunnan, and has now become a health soup for many families. Stewed chicken with gastrodia elata is suitable as a health soup for the elderly.