During the Spring Festival, many likely indulged in alcohol, as gatherings are frequent during this time, and drinking is often unavoidable. However, we all know alcohol is highly damaging to the liver. Therefore, in the period following the Spring Festival, it's crucial to protect liver health. Regularly drinking herbal teas that support liver function is advisable. Let's explore which herbal teas can help protect the liver.
Liver-Protecting Flower Teas
Dandelion Tea
Ingredients: 75g dandelion, 1000ml water.
Method: Thoroughly rinse the dandelion leaves and drain them. Place the leaves in a clay pot, pour in water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to low heat and simmer for one hour. Strain out the leaves, let the tea cool, and enjoy.
Honey Lemon Tea
Ingredients: Honey, lemon.
Method: Wash the lemon, peel it, and slice thinly. Place the lemon slices in a cup, pour in warm water to cover, and steep for 10 minutes. Slowly add honey while stirring continuously with chopsticks to ensure even distribution.
Prince Ginseng and Dried Tangerine Peel Tea
Ingredients: 15g prince ginseng,3g dried tangerine peel, 5 red dates.
Method: Wash and slice the prince ginseng. Remove pits from red dates and wash them. Place both with the dried tangerine peel in an earthenware pot. Add water and simmer into tea. Pour into a cup and drink as tea. This blend effectively nourishes the liver and stomach.
Goji Berry Chrysanthemum Tea
Ingredients: 15g goji berries, 15g chrysanthemum flowers.
Preparation: Place goji berries and chrysanthemum flowers in a cup. Pour boiling water over them, immediately discard the first infusion, then refill with hot water. Steep for 10 minutes before drinking.
Panax Notoginseng Flower Tea
Ingredients: Panax notoginseng flowers.
Method: Wash the flowers thoroughly and sun-dry them, or purchase dried flowers from a pharmacy. Place them in a cup, pour in boiling water, steep for about 10 minutes, then drink.
Liver-Nourishing Dietary Recipes
Mung Bean and Lily Soup
Ingredients: 30g mung beans, 15g dried lily bulbs,a small amount of rock sugar.
Method: Soak mung beans for 30 minutes, then rinse to remove impurities. Soak dried lily bulbs for 10 minutes before rinsing. Place mung beans and lily bulbs in a clay pot, add water, and simmer for 30 minutes. Add rock sugar to taste.
Tomato Stir-Fried with Pork Liver
Ingredients: Tomatoes, pork liver, ginger.
Method: Peel and slice tomatoes; thinly slice pork liver after washing; julienne ginger after washing. Heat oil in a wok, stir-fry ginger until fragrant, then add tomatoes and stir-fry briefly. Add pork liver slices and stir-fry until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Stir-Fried Pork Liver with Tomatoes
Ingredients: Pork liver, tomatoes, ginger.
Method: Peel and slice tomatoes; thinly slice pork liver after washing; julienne ginger after washing. Heat oil in a wok, stir-fry ginger until fragrant, then add tomatoes and stir-fry briefly. Add pork liver slices and stir-fry unti
Method: Wash tomatoes, peel, and slice. Clean pork liver and slice thinly. Wash ginger and shred. Heat oil in a wok, stir-fry ginger until fragrant. Add pork liver and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and continue stir-frying until liver is fully cooked. Season to taste with condiments.