Patient's question:
She doesn't have a good appetite, can she eat sugar-coated ginseng?Doctor's answer:
Thick tongue coating is a sign of a heavy stomach qi. You should check by yourself whether it is greasy and thick or very dry. If it's too dry, you can drink more water, as easily dry mouth also indicates that the spleen's function is affected or damaged. If it's greasy and thick, it means there is dampness. Additionally, you should check whether the tongue coating is yellow or white. Yellow indicates heat, while white indicates cold. Actually, you don't need to take medicine; you can try dietary adjustments.If the tongue coating is yellow and greasy, it means there is damp-heat. You can eat more foods that help remove damp-heat, such as winter melon and other leafy greens, while reducing spicy foods and meat. Fruits like bananas, pears, and apples are suitable, as apples are neutral in nature.
If the tongue coating is white and greasy, you should pay attention to keeping your stomach warm and avoid cold foods like ice cream. You can drink ginger sugar water, as ginger helps warm the stomach. If you don't like the taste of ginger, you can eat warm or hot foods like beef or lamb. Fruits like apples and longans are also good options.
Advice: If you feel indigestion or lack of appetite after eating, it means your spleen and stomach function is affected. You can start by eating white rice porridge, which is very nourishing for the stomach! If it still doesn't help, or if you want to take medicine, you can try Si Jun Zi Pills (a traditional Chinese medicine), which is good for restoring spleen and stomach function and boosting qi.