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It looks like a sweet potato. Haha, I personally think that its taste is similar to that of raw carrots. It is just a little sweeter than carrots. Haha

Yacon Overview

Yacon, whose scientific name is "yacon", means "divine fruit". It belongs to the Asteraceae family and the sunflower genus, so it is also called chrysanthemum potato. It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America and is a traditional root food of the local Indians with a history of 500 years.

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Scientific name and biological characteristics

Method of consumption and products

Nutritional ingredients and benefits: Medicinal value and health benefits of yacon

Planting

Cultivation technology, scientific name and biological characteristics

Method of consumption and products

Nutritional ingredients and benefits: Medicinal value and health benefits of yacon

Planting

Cultivation techniques

Plant

[Edit this section] Scientific name and biological characteristics

Yacon is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. The stem grows upright, is round and hollow, and is purple-red. The leaves are opposite, broad-leaved and heart-shaped, with dense hairs on the leaves. There is an axillary bud at the base of each leaf. The plant looks like Jerusalem artichoke and can grow to 2-3 meters high. The flowers are terminal, with five in number, and are yellow and cute like sunflowers. The fruit is capsule, but it does not produce seeds.

Yacon is particularly adapted to growing on sandy soil at an altitude of 1000-2300m. It likes sunlight and moist soil. Its growing period is about 200 days. The optimum temperature for growth is 20-30℃. Growth stops below 15℃. It is not cold-resistant and its stems wither and die in frost. Yacon is a long-day crop. It promotes growth and flowering under long-day conditions, but does not produce seeds. It mainly reproduces asexually by tuber seed.

[Edit this paragraph] Edible method code and products

The edible part of yacon is the root tuber, which is similar to sweet potato. The tuber is juicy and does not contain starch. It is crisp, tender, sweet and refreshing when eaten raw, fried or boiled. The tuber and leaves can be processed to make beverages. The bud tuber used for reproduction is located at the root neck and is similar to ginger tuber. The inflorescence is capitulate, with yellow tongue-shaped petals growing on the edge of the inflorescence.

To eat it, you can wash, peel and eat it raw, or you can stew chicken or pork ribs in soup.

Japanese researchers are developing yacon as a raw material for extracting oligofructose and developing a series of processed products such as pickles, air-dried slices and candies. Yacon slices or strips can remain crispy during cooking, so they have the potential to become a member of stir-fried dishes.

[Edit this section] Nutritional ingredients and effects

Data from the International Potato Center shows that yacon is rich in sweet oligofructose. There is no enzyme in the human body that can hydrolyze this carbohydrate, so it is difficult to be absorbed by humans. It can also be used by diabetics.

The fructooligosaccharide content of yacon is 60-70% of the dry matter, which is the highest among all plants. It is also rich in minerals and trace elements such as calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, potassium, and selenium. Japanese research has found that taking 3-6g of fructooligosaccharide every day can reduce the content of toxic and carcinogenic compounds in human feces by more than 40% within 3 weeks. Yacon carbohydrates are rarely absorbed by the human body, so it is very suitable for diabetics and dieters. Fructooligosaccharides have the following functions: ① Promote digestion and regulate the gastrointestinal tract; ② Promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestine and produce bifidobacterial factors; ③ Regulate blood, remove high blood lipids, and effectively control cholesterol and diabetes; ④ Laxative, prevent and treat diarrhea; ⑤ Reduce heat and detoxify, prevent and treat pimples and acne; ⑥ Improve immunity.

Negative effects: It is very cold in nature, so people with poor stomachs should be careful when eating it. Eating a large amount will cause symptoms such as stomach coldness and loose stools.

It should be noted that yacon contains a chemical component - tannin, also known as tannin. After yacon is cut and peeled, it will turn brown when exposed to air. The reason for the discoloration is oxidation, and the phenols in the tannin produce quinone polymers to form brown pigment, also known as melanin. In order to prevent discoloration, the peeled and cut yacon can be soaked in clean water to isolate it from the air to prevent oxidation discoloration.

The medicinal value and health benefits of Yacon

1. Regulate blood, reduce blood sugar, blood lipids and cholesterol, prevent and treat hypertension, diabetes, and have certain effects on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and obesity. 2. Help digestion, regulate and improve the adverse conditions of the digestive system. Because yacon is rich in water-soluble dietary fiber and the highest content of fructooligosaccharides among all plants, it can significantly promote gastrointestinal motility, moisten the intestines and relieve constipation. It can not only eliminate constipation, but also prevent and treat diarrhea. It is the nemesis of gastrointestinal diseases. The most amazing thing is that it is a proliferation factor of intestinal Bacillus, which overcomes the systemic diseases caused by the imbalance of beneficial bacteria in the intestines such as Bacillus due to the tense rhythm of life and excessive use of antibiotics. It can remove environmental pollutants brought into the human body by food, and is a gastrointestinal scavenger and protector.

3. It can resist oxidation, eliminate free radicals, and reduce or avoid the occurrence of stones.

4. It has the effects of clearing liver and detoxifying, reducing fire and blood pressure. It is an effective natural health product for preventing and treating acne and pimples. It is a natural health product for beauty. Yacon also contains more than 20 essential amino acids and minerals and trace elements such as calcium, iron, potassium, selenium, etc. Regular consumption can improve the body's immunity; it has the effect of strengthening the body, and it is also a natural Viagra for men to strengthen their sexual function. Yacon is a trendy fruit that makes you beautiful today. Yacon is a rare crop that suddenly appeared. Its appearance announced the beginning of a new era of health fruits. It will be in short supply within 10 years. It can make growers rich and users strong and healthy.

[Edit this section] Planting

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The whole lotus fruit has been planted in many countries around the world, and the names vary from country to country. After being introduced to China, there are also several names, such as yacon, chrysanthemum potato, shiso potato, ginseng fruit, yacon and yacon. Among them, the names of yacon and yacon may be derived from the transliteration of the local name yacon. Yacon belongs to the Asteraceae family. When using part of the tuber, we think the scientific name is more appropriate, and it is classified as a potato vegetable.

The species was successfully introduced to Japan's Saitama Prefecture in 1985. In recent years, it has been introduced to my country through various channels. It has been successfully introduced and cultivated in Yunnan, Fujian, Hainan, Guizhou, Hunan, Hubei, Shandong, Henan, and Hebei. The production demonstration area exceeds 96 hectares. Most of the products are exported, and some are sold in supermarkets.

[Edit this section] Cultivation technology

1. Land preparation and ridge formation: Choose sandy loam with convenient irrigation and drainage. Apply 2000-3000 kg of farmyard manure per mu, spread it evenly and then deep plow. Do not apply chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Use a row spacing of 1 meter and a plant spacing of 0.6 meters. Plant 1,111 plants per mu. Before planting, dig trenches and form ridges. Plant the yacon seeds on the back of the ridges. To prevent damage from underground pests, apply an appropriate amount of quicklime in the planting holes for prevention.

2. Transplanting: The transplanting period varies from place to place. Generally, transplanting can be done in spring when the ground temperature at 5 cm is stable at 14-15℃. Protected cultivation can be transplanted in advance. The transplanting method can be to plant the seed blocks directly in the field, or to use nutrient pots or nutrient bags to grow seedlings in the greenhouse and then plant them in the field. In summer, the branches and side branches that sprout underground can also be transplanted by cuttings.

3. Management: After planting, when the seedlings are 20 cm tall, water them to retain moisture, and combine with weeding, and add soil to the plants. If the amount of fertilizer applied before transplanting is insufficient, apply an appropriate amount of soil and fertilizer to supplement it during this period. Be careful not to apply chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. Water the soil when it is dry, and drain it in time after rain. When the stem grows to about 1 meter, tiller branches will grow at the base. If the growth is vigorous and causes shade in the field, the tiller branches can be broken off. For those with average growth, 1-2 tiller branches can be appropriately selected for growth. In order to expand reproduction, the broken tiller branches can be used as breeding materials for cuttings, and a large number of bulbs will be harvested in late autumn.

4. Fruit harvesting: Around October, the bunches of flowers at the tips of the plant's stems begin to wither, and the leaves begin to turn yellow, which is when the fruit can be harvested. In the south, the fruits can be left in the fields over the winter and harvested and sold at any time. In the north, they should be harvested before frost and stored in cellars, just like sweet potatoes. The stems can be used as high-quality feed, and the leaves and flowers have high nutritional value and can be dried to make tea or processed for reuse. Generally, each plant produces 3 kilograms of fruit, with a maximum yield of 10 kilograms per plant, and an output of 3,000 to 4,000 kilograms per mu.

5. Preserve seeds: After harvesting yacon, cut off the bulb on the top of the fruit, let the wound dry, soak it in 100 times potassium permanganate solution for 3 minutes, take it out and bury it in a cellar or indoor area without frost damage with wet sand, and it can be planted in the spring of next year.

Yacon mulch covering and seedling transplanting techniques

In order to obtain high-quality and high-yield yacon, the use of mulch covering and seedling transplanting technology, early sowing and seedling raising, extending the plant growth period, increasing light time, enhancing photosynthesis, and maintaining soil temperature and humidity are effective measures to improve the yield and quality of yacon.

Film covering technology:

First of all, as we have explained before, we should apply enough base fertilizer and water the base, plow and harrow the land, plan the row spacing according to 85 to 100 cm, use a small four-wheel tractor with a 1.2 to 1.3-meter ridge-making machine, scrape the soil and make ridges, and make the ridges 20 to 25 cm high. Then manually arrange them into a fish spine shape. If there is no machinery, you can scrape the soil and make ridges manually. After the land is prepared, the time for mulching is about ten days before the local early spring frost-breaking period. Choose a warm head and a cold tail, and do it on a windless and sunny day. Cover the ground with a thickness of 70 to 80 cm. If you want to interplant watermelons, melons and other crops in early spring, you can choose a 1.2-meter to 1.3-meter ground film. If conditions permit, you can use a four-wheel tractor to hang a film covering machine for film covering. If there are no conditions, manual film covering is also OK. It requires 6 to 8 people to work in a continuous manner, that is, two people in the front dig trenches (about 5 cm), two people put the ground film, and two people in the back cover the soil and press the film. Finally, two people cover the soil and compact it for the second time to prevent the ground film from being blown up by strong winds. If there are fewer people, the work can be done in batches. After covering the ground film, according to the appropriate plant spacing of 45 to 60 cm, drill holes for planting or dig holes for planting seedlings. Pay attention to covering the film holes with soil. You can also plant seeds first and then cover the film, so that the effect of moisture retention and heat preservation is better.

Seedling transplanting technology:

Planting and raising seedlings one and a half months in advance according to the transplanting time. Spring transplanting and raising seedlings can start at the end of February and the beginning of March, and can be heated in greenhouses or ordinary rooms. Seedling raising can be divided into two types: nutrient pot seedling raising and hotbed block seedling raising. For nutrient pot seedling raising, first prepare nutrient soil. It is best to add a small amount of decomposed fertilizer to fertile and germ-free two-combination soil. Keep the humidity at about 50%, hold it in a ball, and it is better to fall apart when it falls to the ground. Then put it into a 6-8 cm nutrient pot, plant a single bud (the seeds are first disinfected with carbendazim), spread the soil to cover the bud eyes, and spray water with a sprayer. Control the temperature at about 25℃, the minimum should not be lower than 15%, and the high should not exceed 35℃. Generally, it will germinate and emerge in about 10 days. Strengthen observation and management at ordinary times, and let the seedlings ventilate 10 days before transplanting. Transplant to the field after the frost-breaking period, and cover the ground with mulch film for better coverage. For hotbed block seedling raising, first prepare plastic film, bamboo strips, straw thatch and other materials, and then dig the seedbed. According to the calculation of the planting area, generally 1,500 plants are planted per mu, and a seedbed of 30 square meters is enough. The seedbed is 2 to 3 meters wide, and the length depends on the number of seedlings. The hotbed soil is the same as the nutrient soil mentioned above. After planting, tie bamboo strips, cover with plastic film, and cover with straw. However, the straw should be lifted early and covered late to facilitate light absorption and temperature increase. The germination of hotbed seedlings is a few days later, but the seedlings are strong but not prosperous. Ten days before transplanting, it is also necessary to ventilate and temper the seedlings. When transplanting, use a shovel to cut the seedlings, then take them gently and transplant them to the field in time, whether it is a greenhouse nutrient pot seedling. Whether it is a hotbed seedling, it is best to cover the field with mulch (cover the film first and then plant the seedlings). To keep warm and moisturize. Water and cover the soil in time after planting the seedlings. When transplanting seedlings in early spring, it is necessary to water them in points or water them in small amounts, and avoid flooding with large amounts of water.

Yacon Recipe

Nourishing Yacon Soup

Material:

One yacon, one carrot, half a pound of beef tendon, two pairs of chicken feet, and one and a half liters of water

practice:

Add water to boil the beef tendon and chicken feet first, skim off the meat foam after the water boils, and simmer over low heat for at least one to one and a half hours. Then add yacon and carrots and simmer for another half an hour.

Features:

This soup is delicious, clear and very nourishing. It also has a therapeutic effect on people with high cholesterol and diabetes, and has the effects of detoxification, acne prevention, lipid-lowering and blood pressure regulation, and stagnation and intestinal moisturizing.

Yacon Bone Soup

Material:

Yacon, pork bones, ginger, figs, salt

practice:

1. Boil the meat and bones, add water, ginger and figs and simmer over high heat for half an hour.

2. Add yacon and simmer for one hour. Season with salt.

Yacon Chicken Soup

Ingredients: 500g yacon, 1 old hen, 3 slices of ginger, salt to taste

Cooking method (for three people):

1. Wash the old hen, cut it into large pieces, blanch it in boiling water, then take it out and drain the water.

2. Peel the yacon and cut into dice. Slice the ginger.

3. Pour appropriate amount of water into the clay pot, add chicken pieces and ginger slices, boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 1 hour.

4. Add yacon, bring to a boil over high heat, simmer over low heat for half an hour, and add salt to taste.

People with spleen deficiency should eat the following foods.

Japonica rice

It is mild in nature, sweet in taste, and has the effect of tonifying the spleen and replenishing qi. "Food Mirror Materia Medica" records: "Japonica rice can tonify the spleen, benefit the five internal organs, strengthen the strength, and stop diarrhea, but the effect of japonica rice is the best." "Compendium of Materia Medica" also says: "Japonica rice is the rice that people usually eat. It is the best of the five grains and people rely on it for their lives. It tastes sweet and light, and its nature is mild and non-toxic. Although it is specifically for the spleen and stomach, it can invigorate the five internal organs, fill the blood and essence, and strengthen the muscles, bones, muscles and skin of the whole body." It can be said that japonica rice is suitable for all weak people, especially for those with spleen deficiency.

Sticky rice

It is warm in nature, sweet in taste, and has the effect of nourishing the spleen and replenishing qi. People with spleen deficiency should use it to cook porridge and eat it. Sun Simiao of the Tang Dynasty said: "Glutinous rice is suitable for people with spleen disease, which can replenish qi and stop diarrhea." The so-called spleen disease refers to the spleen deficiency. "Ben Jing Feng Yuan" said it well: "Glutinous rice can replenish qi and nourish the spleen and lungs, but it should be ground into powder so that it is not sticky. If it is made into cakes, it is difficult to digest, so patients should not eat it."

Rice crust

Also known as Guojiao. It is neutral in nature. The "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica" says that it "replenishes qi, regulates the spleen, helps digestion, and stops diarrhea." It is most suitable for people with spleen deficiency, poor appetite, indigestion, or long-term diarrhea due to spleen deficiency. It is also commonly used in ancient prescriptions, such as "Guojiao Pills" for children to strengthen the spleen and digestion, and "Yu Lu Shuang" for treating spleen diarrhea in the elderly. "Liang Houying's Collection of Effective Prescriptions" uses Guoba and lotus seeds to grind into powder and add sugar to treat "long-term diarrhea due to spleen deficiency in the elderly and children", which is quite effective.

West Inter

Also known as sago, sago. White, smooth and glutinous, rich in nutrition. Warm in nature, sweet in taste, can warm the middle and nourish the spleen, and is suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach and indigestion. "Ganyuan Xiaoshi" records: "Sago strengthens the spleen and stomach, and is best eaten as porridge for those who have been ill for a long time."

Sweet Potato

Commonly known as sweet potato, yam, and sweet potato. It is mild in nature and sweet in taste. It has the effects of nourishing the spleen and blood, replenishing qi and relieving constipation. "Sui Xi Ju Diet" says: "Cooking and eating can nourish the spleen and stomach, replenish qi and strength, resist wind and cold, and improve complexion." "Compendium of Materia Medica" believes that sweet potatoes can "replenish the middle, warm the stomach, and nourish the five internal organs." People with spleen deficiency can use sweet potatoes as their staple food and eat them regularly.

Job's tears

It is commonly known as Job's tears rice and six-grain rice. It has the effect of nourishing the spleen and stomach. Li Shizhen of the Ming Dynasty said that it "can nourish the spleen and benefit the stomach". "Compendium of Materia Medica" also records that "it tastes sweet and can nourish the spleen". People with spleen deficiency should cook Job's tears rice and glutinous rice into porridge, which complement each other.

Rice with cowpea

It is mild in nature, sweet in taste, and can nourish the spleen and stomach. It is most suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach, poor appetite and diarrhea, or women with spleen deficiency and leucorrhea. "Southern Yunnan Materia Medica" records that it "treats spleen and soil weakness, stimulates appetite and strengthens the spleen". Li Shizhen of the Ming Dynasty also said that it can "regulate the middle and replenish qi, nourish the kidney and strengthen the stomach, harmonize the five internal organs, regulate the Ying and Wei, and produce essence". In addition to the usual stir-fry, it can also be cooked with glutinous rice or cooked into porridge.

White Beans

It is mild in nature and sweet in taste, and can nourish weak spleen and stomach. "Compendium of Materia Medica" says: "White lentil is mild in nature, and is neutral, and is the valley of spleen. It stops diarrhea and warms the spleen and stomach." "Bencao Qiuzhen" also explains: "How does lentil nourish the spleen? The spleen likes sweetness, and lentil tastes sweet, so it is beneficial to the spleen." "Hui Yue Yi Jing" believes that lentil "can be fried to strengthen the spleen and stop diarrhea." It is most suitable for people with spleen deficiency vomiting, long-term diarrhea due to poor appetite, children with spleen deficiency malnutrition, and women with spleen deficiency leucorrhea. It can be eaten by frying or cooking porridge with white lentils, which are beneficial.

beef

It is mild in nature and sweet in taste. It can nourish the spleen and stomach and replenish qi and blood. It is well said in "Yilin Zongyao": "Beef tastes sweet and specifically nourishes the spleen and earth. The spleen and stomach are the basis of acquired qi and blood. If you nourish them, everything will be nourished." Therefore, people who suffer from long-term spleen deficiency, sinking of middle qi, shortness of breath and fatigue, diarrhea, and spleen deficiency and edema should eat beef stew, or use an appropriate amount of beef and rice porridge seasoning to eat. This is very beneficial to the recovery of spleen and stomach weakness.

Tripe

It is mild in nature, sweet in taste, and can nourish the spleen and stomach. Many doctors in the past dynasties have discussed this. The "Daily Materia Medica" records that "beef tripe can harmonize the middle and benefit the spleen and stomach." The "Compendium of Materia Medica" also calls beef tripe "spleen and stomach strengthening." The "Compendium of Materia Medica" also says that it can "replenish the middle and replenish qi, and nourish the spleen and stomach." Therefore, people with spleen deficiency, or spleen and stomach deficiency after illness, should stew it. Sheep tripe has the same function as beef tripe, and it is also suitable for people with spleen deficiency.

Crucian carp

It is mild in nature, sweet in taste, and enters the spleen, stomach, and large intestine meridians. It has the effect of strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach, so it is suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach. "Tang Materia Medica" has long recorded that "crucian carp and water shield soup is used to treat weak stomach and inability to eat." "Compendium of Materia Medica" also said: "crucian carp, sweet and warm, can benefit the spleen and generate muscles, regulate the stomach and strengthen the intestines, and has no effect on diseases. Among all fish, this is the only one that can be eaten regularly."

White fish

It is a dried product of large yellow croaker or small yellow croaker. It has the functions of strengthening the spleen, appetizing, replenishing deficiency and digesting food. "Sui Xi Ju Diet" says that it "can stimulate the appetite and wake up the spleen, replenish deficiency and activate blood circulation, and is a precious food for patients after childbirth." "Compendium of Materia Medica" also says: "Yellow croaker has the function of nourishing the spleen and lungs, and can cure those who have long-term illness, weak stomach and reduced appetite, and cannot eat thick food. Boil it with white croaker water and eat it, it can strengthen the intestines and stomach, and it is a must-have for people with weak intestines and stomachs. It is indeed a good product among medicines and foods." It can be seen that it is quite suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach.

sea ​​bass

It is mild in nature and sweet in taste, and can nourish the spleen and stomach. "Ben Cao Jing Shu" said it well: "Sea bass is sweet and mild in taste, and is suitable for the spleen and stomach. If the spleen and stomach are sick, the five internal organs will not be nourished. If the spleen is weak, water vapor will overflow. If the spleen and stomach are strengthened, all symptoms will disappear." People with weak spleen and stomach should eat it regularly.

Jujube

It is warm in nature and sweet in taste. It can nourish the spleen and stomach and replenish qi and blood. As early as more than 2,000 years ago, the "Shennong Bencao Jing" recorded that "jujube can calm the stomach and nourish the spleen". Li Shizhen of the Ming Dynasty said that "jujube is the fruit of the spleen and is suitable for people with spleen diseases." People with spleen deficiency, loose stools, weak stomach, poor appetite, and insufficient qi and blood should take jujube regularly.

cherry

It is warm in nature, sweet in taste, and can nourish the spleen and replenish qi. "Ming Yi Bie Lu" says: "Cherries regulate the middle and replenish the spleen." "Dian Nan Materia Medica" also says: "Cherries can cure all deficiency symptoms, greatly replenish vital energy, and moisturize the skin." It is suitable for people with weak spleen.

Gorgon Fruit

It is mild in nature, sweet and astringent in taste, enters the spleen and kidney meridians, and has the effects of tonifying the spleen and replenishing qi, consolidating the kidney and astringing essence. It is especially suitable for people with spleen deficiency and diarrhea, or women with spleen deficiency and leukorrhea.

water chestnut

The cooked ones are sweet and mild, while the fresh ones are sweet and cool. Eating them after cooking has the effect of strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi. The "Compendium of Materia Medica" once said: "Cook it and take the kernel to eat, it can replace food." The starch made from old water chestnuts is called water chestnut powder, which also has the effect of replenishing the spleen. The "Tang Materia Medica" says: "Water chestnut, when made into powder, is extremely white and smooth." The "Compendium of Materia Medica" also states: "Water chestnut powder replenishes the spleen and stomach, strengthens the feet and knees, strengthens the body and replenishes qi." It is good for people with spleen and stomach qi deficiency.

Lotus seeds

It is mild in nature, sweet and astringent in taste, and has the function of nourishing the spleen and stomach. Li Shizhen of the Ming Dynasty believed that: "Lotus is sweet in taste, warm in qi and astringent in nature, with a refreshing and fragrant aura and the taste of farming, and is the fruit of the spleen." Wang Qiu's Medicine Explanation also said: "Lotus seeds are sweet and mild, very beneficial to the spleen and stomach, and their astringent nature makes them most suitable for people with slippery diarrhea, spermatorrhea and loose stools, and are very effective." Therefore, it is most suitable for people with spleen deficiency, chronic dysentery and diarrhea, and women with frequent and thin leucorrhea.

Codonopsis pilosula

It is mild in nature, sweet in taste, non-toxic, and has the effects of nourishing the spleen and stomach, and benefiting qi and blood. "Compendium of Materia Medica" points out: "Dangshen can nourish the spleen and stomach, moisten the lungs and produce fluid, and strengthen the middle qi, which is not far from ginseng. What is particularly valuable is that it strengthens the spleen without being dry, and nourishes the stomach yin without being wet. All the ginseng used in ancient and modern prescriptions can be replaced by Lu Dangshen, and all the ginseng used in the treatment of hundreds of symptoms can also be used for Lu Dangshen." It can be seen that the effect of Codonopsis pilosula in nourishing the spleen and stomach is the same as that of ginseng, and it is used more widely than ginseng.

Pseudostellaria heterophylla

It is also called baby ginseng and children's ginseng. It can nourish the spleen and replenish qi. "Compendium of Materia Medica" says it "greatly replenishes the vital energy". "New Reference for Medicinal Pieces" believes that Pseudostellariae "replenishes the vital energy of the spleen and lungs". "Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine" also says it "replenishes qi and blood, strengthens the spleen and produces body fluid. It can treat diarrhea caused by spleen deficiency and loss of appetite." People with spleen deficiency should eat it regularly.

In addition, people with spleen deficiency should also take yam, corn, sorghum, barley, broad beans, dog meat, lamb tripe, chicken, herring, silver carp, mullet, bream, whitefish, silverfish, mandarin fish, white fungus, peanuts, astragalus, placenta, Atractylodes macrocephala, licorice, etc.