A selection of recipes for relieving bloating, improving appetite, and aiding weight loss: Hawthorn slices with pork belly and diuretic and swelling-reducing medicinal cuisine.

Recipe for Stewed Pork Slices with Pork Belly Peel and Hawthorn: 15g pork belly peel, 150g lean pork, 4g salt, 5g ginger, 3g pepper, 30g hawthorn, 10g cooking wine, 3g MSG, 8g scallions. Preparation: 1. Wash the pork belly peel; wash and slice the hawthorn; wash and slice the lean pork; wash and slice the ginger; wash and cut the scallions into sections. 2. Place the pork belly peel, hawthorn slices, and lean pork slices in a stew pot, add ginger, scallions, and cooking wine. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 65 minutes. Add salt, MSG, and pepper before serving. Efficacy: Relieves abdominal distension, promotes urination, and aids digestion. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Consumption: Once daily, with meals. Contraindications: Those with weak constitution should consume with caution.

Sesame, Hawthorn, and Lean Pork Jerky Recipe: 40g hawthorn, 10g cooking wine, 3g MSG, 5g ginger, 10g white sesame seeds, 250g lean pork, 5g salt, 5g sugar, 10g scallions, 10g sesame oil, 1000g peanut oil (50g used). Preparation: 1. Slice the hawthorn and cook it with the lean pork until cooked through. Remove the pork and cut it into 1cm wide and 4cm long strips. Marinate the pork strips with salt, MSG, sugar, cooking wine, ginger, and scallions for 3 hours. Discard the ginger and scallions, remove the pork strips, and drain. Toast the white sesame seeds. 2. Heat a wok over high heat, add peanut oil, and when the oil reaches 60% of its smoking point, fry the pork strips until golden brown. Remove and drain. Add more peanut oil to the wok and heat it. Add the pork strips back in and stir-fry until dry. Turn off the heat, remove the pork strips, place them on a plate, and garnish with toasted white sesame seeds and sesame oil. Serve immediately. Efficacy: Nourishes Yin and strengthens the spleen, improves appetite and digestion, aids in weight loss and beauty. Suitable for obese individuals. Dosage: Once daily, with meals. Contraindications: Not suitable for those with gastrointestinal discomfort or diarrhea.

Houttuynia cordata and Lettuce Salad Recipe: 250g houttuynia cordata, 250g lettuce, 5g sugar, 4g salt, 3g MSG, 5g sesame oil, 10g vinegar. Preparation: 1. Remove the old stems and yellow leaves from the fresh houttuynia cordata and wash it thoroughly; peel the lettuce and cut it into 4cm long thin strips. 2. Mix the houttuynia cordata, lettuce, salt, MSG, vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil together and it's ready to eat. Efficacy: Clears heat and detoxifies, promotes diuresis and reduces swelling. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Consumption: Once daily, as a side dish. Contraindications: Not suitable for those with cold and painful stomachs.

Red Goji Berry and Green Bamboo Shoot Recipe: 25g goji berries, 250g green bamboo shoots, 5g sugar, 4g salt, 3g MSG, 5g sesame oil, 10g vinegar. Preparation: 1. Wash and soak the goji berries; peel the green bamboo shoots and cut them into 4cm long thin strips. 2. Mix the goji berries, green bamboo shoots, salt, MSG, vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil together and it's ready to eat. Efficacy: Clears heat and detoxifies, promotes diuresis and reduces swelling. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Consumption: Once daily, with meals. Contraindications: Not suitable for those with cold and painful stomachs.

Recipe for Ginger, Goji Berry, and Baby Corn Salad: 25g goji berries, 250g baby corn, 20g ginger juice, 10g vinegar, 5g sugar, 4g salt, 3g MSG, 5g sesame oil. Preparation: 1. Wash and soak the goji berries; wash, peel, and mash the ginger to extract the juice. 2. Mix the goji berries, baby corn, ginger juice, salt, MSG, vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil together. Efficacy: Clears heat and detoxifies, promotes diuresis and reduces swelling. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Consumption: Once daily, with meals. Contraindications: Not suitable for those with cold and painful stomachs.

Braised Pork Ribs with Scutellaria and Plum Recipe: 15g Scutellaria, 250g pork ribs, 10g soy sauce, 5g salt, 5g ginger, 50g peanut oil, 30g dried plums, 10g cooking wine, 20g sugar, 3g MSG, 10g scallions, 6g vinegar. Preparation: 1. Wash the Scutellaria, soak until softened, and slice. Wash the dried plums. Wash the pork ribs and chop into 3cm pieces. Slice the ginger and cut the scallions into sections. 2. Heat a wok over high heat, add peanut oil, and when it reaches 60% heat, add ginger and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add the pork ribs and cooking wine and stir-fry until they change color. Add Scutellaria, dried plums, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and a little water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add salt and MSG before serving. Efficacy: Clears heat and dampness, stops bleeding, calms the fetus, promotes saliva production and quenches thirst, moisturizes the skin and aids weight loss. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Directions for use: Once daily, with meals. Contraindications: Not suitable for those with spleen and lung deficiency and heat.

Long Pea, Red Bean, and Carp Soup Recipe: 50g red beans, 1 carp, 10g long pepper, 10g cooking wine, 5g salt, 3g MSG, 5g ginger, 10g scallions, 3g white pepper powder, 30g peanut oil. Preparation: 1. Soak red beans overnight; clean the carp, removing scales, gills, and intestines; wash and soak long pepper; wash and slice ginger; wash and cut scallions into sections. 2. Heat a wok over high heat, add peanut oil, and when it reaches 60% heat, add ginger and scallions and sauté until fragrant. Add an appropriate amount of water, then add the carp, red beans, long pepper, and cooking wine. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 45 minutes. Add salt, MSG, and white pepper powder to taste. Efficacy: Warms the middle jiao (spleen and stomach), dispels cold, relieves pain, promotes diuresis, and reduces swelling. Suitable for obese individuals seeking weight loss. Consumption: Serve as a side dish, once daily.

Recipe for Lophatherum gracile and Yam Porridge: 30g lophatherum gracile, 20g yam, 60g rice, 20g white sugar. Preparation: 1. Wash the lophatherum gracile, boil for 15 minutes, remove the residue, and keep the lophatherum gracile liquid; soak the yam in water overnight, then cut into 2cm square slices; wash the rice. 2. Put the rice in a pot, add the yam, lophatherum gracile liquid, and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 45 minutes. Add the white sugar and stir well before serving. Dosage: Once daily, eaten alone. Contraindications: Not suitable for pregnant women.