Diuretic, swelling-reducing, kidney-tonifying, and vision-improving medicinal diets: a series of recipes using morning glory seeds, cassia seeds, and lotus juice.

Morning Glory, Goji Berry, and Lean Pork Soup Recipe: 15g morning glory seeds, 50g lean pork, 10g cooking wine, 5g ginger, 3g MSG, 3g cornstarch, 20g goji berries, 250g bean sprouts, 5g salt, 10g scallions, 3g white pepper, 20g peanut oil. Preparation: 1. Wash the morning glory seeds and boil in water for 1 hour to remove their toxicity; remove the roots from the bean sprouts, wash and drain; remove the stems and impurities from the goji berries and wash; wash the lean pork, cut into 3cm square slices, and marinate with salt, cornstarch, and peanut oil; wash and slice the ginger; wash and cut the scallions into sections. 2. Place the bean sprouts, morning glory seeds, goji berries, lean pork, cooking wine, ginger, and scallions in a stew pot, add enough water to cover, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 35 minutes. Add salt, MSG, and white pepper before serving. Benefits: Clears heat, relieves bloating, and improves eyesight. Suitable for those who want to lose weight. Dosage: Once daily, with meals. Contraindications: Not suitable for pregnant women and those with weak stomachs or qi deficiency.

Stir-fried Broccoli with Cassia Seed and Goji Berries Recipe: 15g cassia seed, 100g broccoli, 10g cooking wine, 3g MSG, 10g scallions, 20g goji berries, 250g celery, 5g salt, 10g ginger, 20g peanut oil. Preparation: 1. Remove stems and impurities from goji berries and wash; wash cassia seed; remove leaves and old stalks from celery, wash and cut into 3cm sections; wash broccoli and break into florets; wash ginger and slice; wash scallions and cut into sections. 2. Decoction of cassia seed to extract juice. 3. Heat peanut oil in a wok over high heat, sauté ginger and scallions until fragrant, add broccoli, celery, and goji berries and stir-fry, pour in the cassia seed juice, season with salt and MSG, and stir-fry until cooked. Efficacy: Clears liver heat and improves eyesight, promotes urination and bowel movements, tonifies kidneys, lowers blood pressure and lipids. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Consumption: Once daily, as a side dish. Suitable and unsuitable: Can be eaten in all seasons.

Lotus Leaf and Goji Berry Braised Cauliflower Recipe: 15g lotus leaf, 250g cauliflower, 4g salt, 4g ginger, 35g peanut oil, 20g goji berries, 10g cooking wine, 3g MSG, 8g scallions, 10g cornstarch. Preparation: 1. Wash the lotus leaf and boil in water for 25 minutes. Remove the lotus leaf and keep the liquid. Wash the cauliflower and break it into small florets. Wash the goji berries and remove the stems and impurities. Wash the ginger and slice it. Wash the scallions and cut them into sections. 2. Heat a wok over high heat, add peanut oil, and when it reaches 60% of its smoking point, add ginger and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add the lotus leaf liquid, cauliflower, goji berries, cooking wine, and a little water. Cook until done, then add salt and MSG. Thicken with cornstarch and serve. Efficacy: Clears summer heat and dampness, stops bleeding, nourishes the liver and kidneys, and improves eyesight. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Serving suggestion: Serve as a side dish, once daily. Suitable and unsuitable: Those with weak spleen and stomach should not eat too much.

Recipe for Braised Ginkgo and Mushrooms with Polygonum Multiflorum: 15g Polygonum multiflorum, 50g mushrooms, 35g peanut oil, appropriate amount of stock, 30g ginkgo, 50g shiitake mushrooms, 10g cooking wine, 3g MSG, 10g scallions, 3g cornstarch, 10g sesame oil. Preparation: 1. Remove the shells from the ginkgo, soak overnight, peel, and cook until tender; wash the Polygonum multiflorum, soak thoroughly, and slice; wash the mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms, and slice thinly; remove the tough stems and outer skin from the celery, wash, and cut into diamond-shaped slices. 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 mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, celery, ginkgo, and Polygonum multiflorum slices and stir-fry together. Add stock and cooking wine, salt, and MSG. Thicken with cornstarch slurry, drizzle with sesame oil, and serve. Efficacy: Nourishes the liver and kidneys, nourishes blood and dispels wind, and has anti-cancer properties. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Dosage: Take once daily with meals. Contraindications: Not suitable for those with loose stools or phlegm.