How the elderly use Buddha's Hands to maintain health

　　Buddha's hand not only has high ornamental value, but also has precious medicinal value. Bergamot is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine. Its whole body is a treasure. The roots, stems, leaves, flowers and fruits can be used as medicine. Its nature and flavor are pungent, bitter, sweet, warm and non-toxic. It enters the liver, spleen, stomach and lung meridians. It has the effects of soothing the liver and relieving stagnation, regulating qi and neutralizing, drying dampness and resolving phlegm. It is often used for syndromes of liver qi stagnation, spleen and stomach qi stagnation and phlegm-dampness blocking the lungs. Pharmacological studies have shown that bergamot mainly contains limonene and other coumarins, as well as flavonoid glycosides, hesperidin, organic acids, volatile oils, etc., which have a significant inhibitory effect on intestinal smooth muscle, and have a significant antispasmodic effect on duodenal spasm caused by acetylcholine. It can expand coronary blood vessels, increase coronary blood flow, and slow down the disease. heart rate and lower blood pressure.

　　According to historical records, the roots of bergamot can cure men's diarrhea and sore limbs. The fruit can be made into tea. The fruit has the effect of eliminating qi. Stomach disease , vomiting, choking, hypertension, tracheitis, asthma and other diseases. Books such as "Gui Jing" also record that bergamot can cure swelling and swelling, women's leucorrhea and sober up. It is the main raw material for preparing bergamot medicine. Here are some commonly used medicinal prescriptions for Buddha's hand.

　　1. Bergamot Porridge: Decoct 10 to 15 grams of Bergamot and remove the residue, then add 50 to 100 grams of japonica rice and an appropriate amount of rock sugar and cook together to make porridge. Can be eaten for breakfast, dinner or as a snack. Bergamot porridge can strengthen the spleen and stomach, regulate qi and relieve pain. It is suitable for elderly patients with weak stomach, chest tightness and qi stagnation, indigestion, loss of appetite, belching and vomiting.

　　2. Decoction 10 grams of bergamot, 9 grams of green bark, and 6 grams of toodanzi in water and take it once in the morning and evening. It is used for diseases such as liver qi stagnation and stomach and abdominal pain.

　　3. Boil 15 grams of bergamot, 9 grams of tangerine peel, and 3 grams of ginger in water twice a day to treat nausea and vomiting.

　　4. Decoction 15 grams of bergamot, 9 grams of patchouli and 3 grams of ginger peel in water to treat asthma.

　　5. Stew 20 grams of bergamot with an appropriate amount of pig small intestine, eat the meat and drink the soup to treat excessive leucorrhea.

　　6. Wash 30 grams of bergamot, moisten it with water, cut into cubes, put it in a bottle, add 500 ml of low-alcohol high-quality liquor, seal it, soak it for 10 days and drink it, 15 ml each time, it can cure chronic gastritis, cold stomach and abdominal pain.

　　7. 10 grams of fresh bergamot, add 6 grams of ginger, decoct in water to remove residue, add sugar and take warm, once a day to treat dampness and phlegm cough。

　　In addition, the fruit of bergamot can also extract bergamot essential oil, which is a good beauty and skin care product. Through refining, honey blending, maceration, preparation and other methods, bergamot is often processed into a variety of foods and beverages, such as preserved fruits, candied fruits, bergamot wine, bergamot tea, bergamot honey, etc.