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金银花 (Jin Yin Hua)
Today, Director Zhou Lankun of the Gastroenterology Department at Xingtai Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital introduces us to 金银花 (Jin Yin Hua), also known as Honeysuckle. The name comes from the fact that the flowers start as white and turn yellow, resembling gold and silver. Since ancient times, it has been praised as an excellent medicine for clearing heat and detoxifying. It is sweet and cold in nature, aromatic, and clears heat without harming the stomach, while its fragrance helps to dispel evil. It can both disperse wind-heat and effectively clear blood toxins, making it suitable for various febrile diseases such as fever, rashes, heat toxins, and sore throat.
【性味与归经】性甘、寒。归肺、胃经。
【作用与功效】清热解毒，消炎退肿。
【禁忌】脾胃虚寒及疮疡属阴者慎服。
药食同源
【金银花炒蛋 (Stir-fried Eggs with Honeysuckle)】
【原料】金银花 (Jin Yin Hua)、鸡蛋 (Eggs)。
【做法】Fresh 金银花 (Jin Yin Hua) is washed and blanched; after squeezing out the water, it is mixed with the egg liquid; heat oil in a pan, pour in the egg mixture and 金银花 (Jin Yin Hua) and stir-fry, adding a little water if necessary, then serve.
【功效】清热解毒、润肺止咳的功效。
【金银花莲子羹 (Honeysuckle and Lotus Seed Soup)】
【材料】金银花 (Jin Yin Hua) 50g，莲子 (Lotus Seeds) 30g，枸杞 (Goji Berries) 10g，冰糖 (Rock Sugar) to taste。
【做法】Wash the 金银花 (Jin Yin Hua) and lotus seeds, place them in a clay pot. Soak the goji berries in hot water for 10 minutes until the water turns slightly yellow and red, then add to the clay pot. Add an appropriate amount of water and rock sugar, bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for about 1 hour until the soup thickens, and it is ready to serve!
【功效】清热解毒、健脾止泻、安神养身等利神利身的功效。
【双花饮 (Double Flower Drink)】
【材料】金银花 (Jin Yin Hua) 50克、菊花 (Chrysanthemum) 50克、山楂 (Hawthorn) 50克、蜂蜜 (Honey) to taste。
【做法】Boil the 金银花 (Jin Yin Hua) with water to extract the juice, then strain. When the glutinous rice is half-cooked, add the 金银花 (Jin Yin Hua) juice and continue to cook until it becomes porridge.
【功效】清热解毒，适应于风热感冒、慢性支气管炎，菌痢及肠道感染等病症的患者服用。
【金银花鸽子汤 (Honeysuckle and Pigeon Soup)】
【材料】鸽子 (Pigeon)、金银花 (Jin Yin Hua)、猪肉 (Pork)、香菇 (Shiitake Mushrooms)、笋干 (Dried Bamboo Shoots)、枸杞子 (Goji Berries)。
【做法】Clean the pigeon and blanch it in boiling water to remove impurities and some of the fishy smell. Clean and cut the lean meat into pieces and blanch it as well. Soak the shiitake mushrooms and dried bamboo shoots. Transfer the pigeon to a pressure cooker, add ginger slices, shiitake mushrooms, and dried bamboo shoots, pour in cooking wine, and add the lean meat. Start on high heat until the pressure cooker makes a hissing sound, then reduce to medium heat and cook for 15 minutes. Transfer to a ceramic pot, add 金银花 (Jin Yin Hua) and goji berries, and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes. Finally, add salt to taste.
【功效】补肝壮肾、益气补血、清热解毒、生津止渴等功效。
常饮功效
In daily life, we can use 金银花 (Jin Yin Hua) to promote health. Here are some practical tips:
【提升免疫力 (Enhancing Immunity)】
Regularly drinking 金银花茶 (Honeysuckle Tea) can help regulate body functions, enhance immunity, and reduce the chances of getting sick.
【缓解咽喉不适 (Relieving Throat Discomfort)】
When feeling dryness or slight pain in the throat, drinking 金银花 (Jin Yin Hua) decoction can effectively relieve discomfort.
【美容养颜 (Beauty and Skin Care)】
金银花 (Jin Yin Hua) has excellent anti-inflammatory properties, which can assist in treating skin inflammation or acne. It also helps clear heat and detoxify, improving facial acne caused by internal heat.
【辅助减肥 (Assisting in Weight Loss)】
金银花茶 (Honeysuckle Tea) can aid digestion and promote metabolism, making it a good choice for those looking to control their weight.
Editor | Zhang Jiahui
Editor-in-Chief | Zhao Xiaomei
