Main Benefits:
Strengthens the Spleen, remove excess dampness, warms and harmonises the Stomach
Barley & Yam Digestive Wellness Drink
In the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Spleen and Stomach are regarded as the “foundation of acquired health” and the “source of energy and blood.” All nourishment from food relies on the strength of these organs to absorb and distribute. Modern lifestyles with irregular eating habits, overthinking, and constant stress can easily weaken the Spleen and Stomach, leading to Spleen Qi deficiency and dampness accumulation. Common symptoms include poor appetite, indigestion, bloating, loose stools, and fatigue.
This stomach-nourishing drink combines food-based medicinal ingredients through the convenience of a modern high-speed blender, allowing the ancient wisdom of nurturing the digestive system to be part of daily life. It is gentle, smooth, and nourishing, gradually tonifying, aiming to strengthen the core and restore healthy Spleen and Stomach for good digestion.
Formula Principles & TCM Explanation
1. Barley (preferably roasted)
- Nature & Meridians: Cooling in nature, sweet and bland. Enters the Spleen, Stomach and Lung meridians.
- Functions: Strengthens the Spleen, eliminates dampness, clears heat, and expels pus. It is a key herb for removing internal dampness. Since Spleen deficiency generates dampness, and dampness in turn burdens the Spleen, barley helps “lighten the load” and break this cycle.
- Important Reminders: Raw barley is cooling in nature, it’s recommended to use roasted barley for those with weak Spleen and Stomach. Roasting them makes their nature milder and enhances the spleen-strengthening and anti-diarrheal effect.
2. Chinese Yam (fresh or dried)
- Nature & Meridians: Neutral and sweet. Enters the Spleen, Lung, and Kidney meridians.
- Functions: Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, nourishes fluids and Lungs, strengthens the Kidneys, and prevents loss of vitality. Nourishes 3 Burners of the body evenly and harmoniously, especially good for restoring Spleen Qi and nourishing Yin. Its sticky, mucilaginous texture protects the Stomach lining, helping with weak digestion, fatigue, or chronic diarrhoea. It’s like a gentle protective coat for the Stomach.
3.Red Dates (Jujube)
- Nature & Meridians: Warm and sweet. Enters the Spleen, Stomach, and Heart meridians.
- Functions: Tonifies Qi, nourishes Blood, and calms the mind. Red dates are classic food for replenishing Qi and Blood. Their sweet and warm nature gently warms the middle part of the body (Spleen and Stomach), enhancing the tonifying effects of Barley and Chinese Yam. At the same time, they improve the flavour of beverages, imparting a natural sweetness. Its gentle warmth enhances the digestive-tonifying effects of Barley and Chinese Yam, while adding a natural, pleasant sweetness.
Herbal Compatibility:
These three ingredients work in perfect harmony —
- Chinese Yam serves as the chief herb, strengthening the Spleen and stabilising the centre part of the body
- Barley acts as the assistant herb, removing dampness and clearing internal obstruction
- Red Dates function as the adjuvant and guiding herb, tonifying Qi and nourishing Blood, while improving flavour and harmony.
Together, they achieve the effects of “strengthening the Spleen, removing dampness, replenishing the digestive system and harmonizing the Stomach.” The combination tonifies without being cloying and removes pathogenic dampness without harming healthy Qi—a gentle yet remarkable formula where simplicity reveals true efficacy.
Ingredients (1–2 servings)
- Roasted Barley: 20 gm (if using raw Barley, lightly pan-toasted until pale golden)
- Chinese Yam: 100 gm fresh preferred (or 30 gm dried slices)
- Red Dates: 5–6 pcs
- Water: 400–500 ml
Preparation Steps (Slow simmering and blending for complete integration)
Step 1 – Prepare the ingredients – prepare early to activate the medicinal properties
- Rinse the roasted Barley with clean water.
- Wash the red dates and remove the pits (the pits have a drying property, may cause internal heat).
- For fresh Chinese Yam: wear gloves to peel and cut into small pieces (the mucilage may irritate sensitive skin).
- For dried Chinese Yam slices: rinse together with Barley.
Step 2 – Blend – Break the cell walls and extract essence
Place all ingredients into the i-Processor. Secure the lid and blend at Speed 8 for 10 minutes until smooth and creamy.
Step 3 – Drink it warm to nourish Stomach Qi
Consume the drink warm. In TCM, “the Stomach favours warmth and dislikes cold.” A warm drink best awakens the Spleen and Stomach’s transformative power, enhancing absorption. It is most suitable to drink this in the morning or mid-afternoon when the Stomach feels slightly empty.
Consumption Tips & Precautions
- Best time: As part of breakfast or between meals; drinking on an empty or semi-empty stomach promotes better absorption.
- Frequency: For Spleen and Stomach nourishment, consistency is key. Drink 3–4 times per week; regular use yields gradual but noticeable improvement.
- Important Reminders:
- This is a dietary wellness formula suitable for daily health support and mild spleen-stomach weakness. Those with severe gastric conditions (e.g. ulcers, acute gastritis) should consult a physician first.
- Suitability: The formula is mild and slightly warming, ideal for those with Spleen-Qi deficiency or damp obstruction. For those with damp-heat (yellow greasy tongue coating) or Yin deficiency with internal heat (dry mouth, warm palms/soles), reduce or omit red dates.
- Ingredient quality: Choose Henan yam for stronger tonic effect; Xinjiang Ruoqiang red dates are preferred for their plump flesh and rich nutrition.
- Consistency: Food therapy works best with healthy lifestyle habits—avoid overeating, excessive indulgence, and raw, cold, or greasy foods to achieve optimal results.
This Barley & Yam Digestive Wellness Drink is mild, warming and nourishing—like wrapping the Spleen and Stomach in a comforting embrace. It gradually restores Qi and Blood, eliminates dampness, and nourishes digestion—a perfect, heartfelt choice for the modern lifestyle.
主治：健脾祛湿，温中和胃
薏仁健胃饮
在中医养⽣智慧中，脾胃被誉为“后天之本，⽓⾎⽣化之源”。⼀切饮⻝的精微吸收与输布，都依赖于脾胃功能的强健。现代⼈饮⻝不节、思虑过度，极易损伤脾胃，导致脾虚湿困，出现⻝欲不振、消化不良、腹胀便溏、身体困重等症。 此款健胃饮，取药⻝同源之精华，通过现代蔬果汁机巧妙融合，将养护中焦的智慧融⼊⽇常饮⻝，温和滋润，徐徐调补，旨在培⼟固本，恢复脾胃运化之机。
配⽅原理与中医解析
1. 薏仁（推荐使⽤熟薏仁）：
- 性味归经：性凉，味⽢、淡。归脾、胃、肺经。
- 功效：健脾渗湿、清热排脓。是清理体内“湿⽓”的要药。脾虚最易⽣ 湿，湿⽓⼜会反过来困住脾胃，形成恶性循环。薏仁通过其淡渗利湿之⼒，为脾胃“减负”，打破这⼀循
- 备注：⽣薏仁性偏寒凉，若脾胃虚寒明显，强烈建议使⽤熟薏仁。经麸炒后，其性转平和，健脾⽌泻之功更著，⽽寒性⼤减，更为温和妥帖。
2. ⼭药（鲜品或⼲品均可）：
- 性味归经：性平，味⽢。归脾、肺、肾经。
- 功效：补脾养胃、⽣津益肺、补肾涩精。⼭药是平补三焦的良药，尤其擅⻓补脾阴、益⽓⼒。其质地粘稠，能滋润胃黏膜，保护胃壁，对于脾胃虚弱引起的⻝少倦怠、久泻不⽌有极佳的补益效果。它像给胃壁覆盖了⼀层保护膜，温和滋养。
3. 红枣：
- 性味归经：性温，味⽢。归脾、胃、⼼经。
- 功效：补中益⽓、养⾎安神。红枣是补⽓养⾎的经典⻝材，其⽢温之性可以温煦中焦，辅助薏仁和⼭药更好地发挥补益效果。同时，它能改善饮品的⼝感，带来天然⽢甜。
配伍意义：
此⽅三味相合，堪称绝配。⼭药为主，滋阴健脾，固守中焦；薏仁为辅，祛除湿邪，扫清障碍；红枣为佐使，益⽓养⾎，调和⼝味。三者共奏 “健脾祛湿、补中和胃” 之功，补⽽不腻，祛邪⽽不伤正，平淡之中⻅神奇。
材料准备（1-2⼈份）
- 熟薏仁：20 gm（若⽤⽣薏仁，可先⼩⽕炒⾄微⻩）
- ⼭药：100 gm（新鲜⼭药为佳，或可⽤⼲⼭药⽚30克替代）
- 红枣：5-6 颗
- 饮⽤⽔：400-500 ml
制作步骤（细⽕慢炖，破壁融合）
1. 备料——预处理，激发药性
- 将熟薏仁⽤清⽔冲洗⼲净。
- 红枣洗净，⽤剪⼑去核（枣核性燥，易上⽕，故去之）。
- 若⽤新鲜⼭药：戴⼿套去⽪，切成⼩块（⼭药的黏液可能引起⽪肤过敏）。
- 若⽤⼲⼭药⽚：可与薏仁⼀同清洗干净。
2. 打——破壁融合，萃制成饮
将所有材料倒⼊⼊ i-Processor 智能养生机中，盖紧盖⼦，设定8号档速⾼速搅打 10分钟，直⾄成为质地细腻、⼝感绵滑的乳糜状浆汁。
3. 饮——温服为佳，滋养胃⽓
打好的汁液温度适中，请务必温热饮⽤。中医认为“胃喜温⽽恶寒”，温热的饮品最能唤醒脾胃的运化功能，吸收效果最好。于早餐时段或下午胃脘稍有空虚时饮⽤，最为适宜。
饮⽤宜忌与温馨提示
- 最佳饮⽤时机：建议作为早餐的组成部分或两餐之间的加餐，空腹或半空腹时饮⽤更利于吸收。
- 饮⽤频率：脾胃调理贵在坚持，可每周饮⽤3-4次，⻓期坚持会看到效果。
- 核⼼提醒：
- 本品为⻝疗养⽣⽅，适⽤于⽇常保健和轻度脾胃不适的调理。若有严重胃病（如胃溃疡、胃炎急性期），请先咨询医⽣。
- 辨证适⽤：此⽅性味平和，略偏温补，适合脾胃⽓虚、脾虚湿困者。若体质为湿热内盛（⾆苔⻩腻）、或阴虚⽕旺（⼝⼲⾆燥、⼿⾜⼼热） 者，可将红枣减量或暂时去掉。
- 品质选择：⼭药以河南产为佳，补益⼒强。红枣以新疆若羌枣等⾁质饱满者为优。
- 坚持与配合：⻝疗需与健康的⽣活习惯相结合，避免暴饮暴⻝、⽣冷油腻，⽅能事半功倍。
此杯薏仁健胃饮，集⽢淡温润于⼀体，宛如为脾胃披上温暖的霓裳，能徐徐⽣发⽓ ⾎，涤荡湿浊，实为现代⼈滋养后天的贴⼼之选。
