6g Polygonum multiflorum, 30g black beans, salt to taste.
Method:
1. Decoct Polygonum multiflorum in water, strain out residue.
2. Soak black beans until plump, rinse, boil for 1 hour, then add Polygonum multiflorum decoction and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt.
Effects:
Nourishes yin and liver, strengthens and tonifies kidneys. Suitable for liver-kidney yin deficiency manifesting as dry, brittle hair with streaks of yellow and white, weak knees and lower back, dry stools, and dry eyes.
Remedy Two: Licorice and Black Bean Decoction
Ingredients:
6g licorice root, 30g black beans.
Method:
1. Place licorice and black beans in a pot with 1 liter of water.
2. Simmer until reduced to 500ml. Drink as a tea, consuming as much as possible daily.
Benefits:
Nourishes yin and kidneys, detoxifies, promotes thick, lustrous hair.
Remedy Three: Black Bean and Mulberry Juice
Ingredients:
20g black beans, 20g mulberries, 30g celery.
Method:
1. Rinse black beans and mulberries; wash celery and cut into sections.
2. Place ingredients in a pot with sufficient water.
3. Simmer until beans are tender.
4. Consume twice daily.
Benefits:
Nourishes blood and replenishes yin. Traditional Chinese medicine holds that hair growth stems from the nourishment of qi and blood; only when blood and qi are abundant will hair become lustrous and dark.12g each of Atractylodes macrocephala and longan, 9g red dates, honey to taste.
Method:
1. Decoct in water, strain, mix in honey, and drink.
2. Take one dose daily as a tea substitute.
Benefits:
Nourishes liver and kidneys, boosts qi and blood. Suitable for alopecia areata and hair loss.
Remedy Five: Black Bean and Sesame Soup
Ingredients:
Sesame seeds 30g, black beans 30g, goji berries 12g, white sugar 20g.
Preparation:
1. Simmer in water for about 30 minutes, then consume both liquid and solids.
2. Take once daily for 60 consecutive days.
Benefits:
This recipe nourishes hair growth while calming the mind, proving especially effective for insomnia and frequent dreaming.
Recipe Six: Black Bean and Lotus Root Chicken Soup
Ingredients:
150g black beans, 500g lotus root, 1 old hen, 4 red dates, 5g ginger, salt to taste.
Method:
1. Dry-roast black beans in an iron pot until skins crack. Rinse with water, drain, and set aside.
2. Slaughter the hen, remove feathers, innards, and excess fat. Rinse thoroughly and set aside.
3. Wash lotus root, red dates, and ginger separately. Cut lotus root into chunks, pit red dates, peel ginger and slice thinly. Set aside.
4. Place a soup pot over high heat. Add sufficient water and bring to a boil. Add black beans, hen, lotus root, red dates, and ginger. Reduce to medium heat and simmer for 3 hours.
5. Strain broth into a separate container. Reserve chicken, lotus root, and ginger for later use.
6. Return reserved broth to pot. Add water to desired volume. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add black beans, hen, lotus root, red dates, and ginger. Reduce to medium heat and simmer for 3 hours.
7. Strain broth into a separate container. Reserve chicken, lotus root, and gi
4. Place a soup pot over high heat with sufficient water. Bring to a boil, then add black beans, old hen, lotus root, red dates, and ginger. Reduce to medium heat and simmer for approximately 3 hours. Season with salt to taste. Serve as a side dish with meals.
Benefits:
Specifically nourishes the liver, replenishes blood, and darkens hair. Particularly suitable for individuals with seborrheic alopecia.
Recipe 7: Walnut and Old Hen Soup
Ingredients:
300g chicken meat, 6-8 walnuts, 20g black beans, salt to taste.
Method:
1. Rinse chicken and briefly blanch in hot water; crack walnuts into pieces; wash black beans and soak for 30 minutes.
2. Place all ingredients in a steaming pot and add water.
3. Once the rice cooker water boils, insert the steaming pot. Simmer for one and a half to two hours.
Benefits:
The root cause of graying hair is iron deficiency, which black beans and walnuts richly provide.Take an appropriate amount of black beans and walnuts, stew them together with an old hen, and consume the soup. This has excellent effects on improving gray hair. In fact, any dark-colored food can help treat gray hair, but consistent consumption is necessary.
Precautions for Consuming Hair-Growth Black Bean Soup
1.Not Suitable for All Causes of Hair Loss
This black bean soup remedy is not effective for all types of hair loss. It is specifically suited for hair loss, thinning hair, yellowing hair, or graying hair caused by kidney qi deficiency, blood deficiency, or restlessness.
However, if hair loss results from external trauma or genetic factors leading to follicle necrosis, attempting to regrow hair solely through this soup is unlikely to succeed.
2. Contraindicated Individuals
The above hair-growth black bean soup recipes contain black beans. The following groups should avoid excessive black bean consumption and are unsuitable for this remedy:
(1) Pregnant women. Black beans should generally be limited during pregnancy to prevent disrupting hormonal balance.
(2) Gout sufferers. Black beans are high in purines, which can impair uric acid metabolism. Uric acid deposits in joints cause gout attacks. Consumption may exacerbate gout symptoms.
(3) Those with significant internal dampness should also limit intake. If consumed, pair with adzuki beans or coix seeds to counteract dampness.
(4) Individuals with irregular or delayed menstrual cycles should avoid black beans, as they may delay ovulation in some cases.
(5) Those with poor digestive function should consume black beans sparingly.
(4) Individuals with irregular or delayed menstrual cycles should avoid black beans, as they may delay ovulation in some people.
(5) Those with poor digestive function should also limit black bean intake. As a gas-producing food, they can easily cause bloating, flatulence, and other digestive discomfort.