Jianpi Bazhen Cake
- 禁忌:对于过敏体质者,如果对其中某种成分过敏则不宜食用。此外,体内有实热邪盛者(如高热、烦躁、大渴、大便干结等表现),可能不太适合,因为其主要作用是健脾补益,可能会加重体内实热情况。
1. Ingredients and efficacy
-Jianpi Bazhen Cake is mainly composed of Codonopsis pilosula (stir fried), Atractylodes macrocephala (stir fried), Poria cocos, Yam (stir fried), Coix seed (stir fried), Lotus seeds, Water chestnuts (stir fried), White beans (stir fried), Chenpi peel, etc. These medicinal herbs often have the effect of invigorating the spleen and stomach. For example, Codonopsis pilosula can nourish the middle and qi, strengthen the spleen and lungs; Atractylodes macrocephala strengthens the spleen and qi, dries dampness and promotes diuresis; Poria cocos promotes diuresis and dampness, strengthens the spleen and soothes the heart. This cake is commonly used for elderly people, children, and those who suffer from spleen and stomach weakness, indigestion, pale complexion, bloating, and loose stools after illness.
2. Eating method
-It can generally be consumed directly or as a snack. Different products may have specific recommended consumption amounts, usually according to the instructions. For example, some may suggest consuming 8-12 pieces at once, 1-2 times a day, etc.
3. Applicable population and taboos
-Target audience: Suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach, especially for children with incomplete spleen and stomach function, and elderly people with digestive disorders and loss of appetite caused by spleen and stomach function decline.
-Taboo: For individuals with allergies, it is not advisable to consume if they are allergic to one of the ingredients. In addition, those with excessive heat and evil in the body (such as high fever, irritability, thirst, dry stools, etc.) may not be suitable because their main function is to invigorate the spleen and nourish the body, which may worsen the situation of excessive heat in the body.