A collection of disease-specific foods recommended by traditional Korean medicine

 

High blood pressure

Green tea: The tannin components in green tea help break down fats and lower blood cholesterol levels.

Konjac: Reduces cholesterol levels as a traditional herbal food.

Naeengi: Stimulates the autonomic nervous system and is effective in improving adult diseases such as hypertension.

Pumpkin seeds: Rich in unsaturated fatty acids, they help blood circulation and prevent cholesterol buildup on blood vessel walls.

It is effective in preventing hypertension by preventing adhesion.

 

Diabetes mellitus

Bean: It is known to promote insulin secretion.

Konjac: Reduces cholesterol levels as a traditional herbal food.

Loach: Effective in relieving thirst caused by diabetes.

Shiitake mushrooms: Help burn internal sugars.

Pumpkin: Known to help stimulate insulin secretion.

Dureup: Has excellent blood sugar-lowering effects.

Nori: Stimulates the autonomic nervous system and is effective in improving adult diseases such as diabetes.

Silkworm powder: Suppresses the rapid rise in blood sugar after meals.

 

Atherosclerosis

Cheonma: Effective for headaches caused by arteriosclerosis.

Crab: Rich in high-density lipoprotein (HDL), a type of good cholesterol beneficial for the body.

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL), known as cholesterol, is removed from the blood vessel walls.

Sunflower seeds: Prevent the hardening of the coronary arteries of the heart, and the back of the neck due to arteriosclerosis.

It is also effective when you feel stiff.

Soybeans: Rich in unsaturated fatty acids such as linoleic acid and lecithin, making them effective in removing cholesterol.

Vinegar: Promotes fat breakdown through the elimination of waste products and prevents fat accumulation in the body.

Pine needle: It helps improve blood circulation and is effective not only for arteriosclerosis but also for hypertension and stroke.

Nori: Stimulates the autonomic nervous system and is effective in improving adult diseases such as arteriosclerosis.

 

Fatty liver, hyperlipidemia

Cassia seed tea: It acts to normalize liver function.

Goji berry: Suppresses the accumulation of cholesterol within liver cells and promotes the regeneration of liver cells.

Konjac: Reduces cholesterol levels as a traditional herbal remedy.

Green tea: Effective in removing fat.

Onion: Contains cysteine derivatives that dissolve blood clots and promote smooth blood circulation.

Tangerine peel: Terpineol components dissolve cholesterol and prevent arteriosclerosis.

Kelp: Rich in various minerals that aid metabolic functions and help regulate blood cholesterol levels.

Lowering the figures is effective for treating hyperlipidemia.

 

Constipation

Sweet potato: Rich in ceramics that have a laxative effect, making it effective for chronic constipation.

Burdock root: Rich in dietary fiber, it promotes active bowel movements.

Apple: Rich in plant-based fiber called pectin, which strengthens the intestines and is effective for both constipation and diarrhea.

Banana: It acts to keep the intestines moist, making it effective for constipation caused by dry intestines.

Brown rice: Contains a lot of dietary fiber that helps promote intestinal motility.

 

Anemia

Angelica root: Rich in vitamin B12, which is necessary for the production of blood in the body.

Almond: Rich in iron and calcium, effective for anemia.

Clams: Rich in vitamin B12, which is essential for producing blood in the body.

Eel: Rich in iron, it is effective in replenishing blood.

Catfish: Rich in iron content, effective for anemia.

Oysters: Rich in iron and easily digestible, making them effective for weak constitutions and anemia.

Liver: Rich in iron, folic acid, and vitamins, it helps in the production of blood in the body.