Hawthorn has always been consumed as a fruit because of its sweet and sour taste, which is very popular among people. In recent years, with in-depth research, the health and medicinal value of hawthorn has gradually been discovered and recognized, with health experts calling it the “fruit of longevity.”
The main effects of hawthorn are as follows:
1. Lowering blood lipid levels. Hawthorn contains a special enzyme: lipase. This enzyme can promote the breakdown of fats, helping to reduce excess fat in the blood and lower blood lipids. It is especially effective in alleviating fatty liver and promoting its recovery.
2. Beauty and weight loss. Hawthorn is rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and carotene, which not only enhance the body’s immunity but also have anti-aging effects.
3. Alleviating menstrual pain. In traditional Chinese medicine, hawthorn is believed to promote blood circulation and resolve blood stasis, making it effective in treating menstrual irregularities and menstrual pain in women. Regular consumption can effectively alleviate menstrual pain.
Hawthorn has prominent health and wellness benefits, and when combined with other foods, the effects are even better. Here is a dietary recipe using hawthorn to treat fatty liver: Hawthorn Malt Congee. This congee is mainly made from hawthorn and malt, not only treating fatty liver but also promoting beauty, alleviating menstrual pain in women. Give it a try.
Here is the specific method:
Take 150 grams of rice, 40 grams of malt, 20 grams of hawthorn, and 5 grams of tangerine peel. Wash the malt, tangerine peel, and rice thoroughly, soak them in water for 10 minutes; simultaneously, wash the hawthorn, cut it into pieces, and remove the seeds. Then, put all the ingredients in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, boil over high heat for 30 minutes, then simmer over low heat to make congee ready for consumption.
