Fish Soup Can Treat Diarrhea
Fish Soup Can Treat Diarrhea
Diarrhea is usually caused by bacterial or viral infections, but some cases occur without any identifiable trigger, leaving no targeted treatment. One day, I accidentally prepared fish soup with small crucian carp. After finishing the fish, I continued cooking soup with the head and tail (since these parts have little meat and many bones, unsuitable for elderly and children, yet discarding them felt wasteful). After about three months, besides adding fish soup to every meal, I made no other dietary changes—and diarrhea ceased completely. I shared this method with friends and neighbors, and everyone reported good results.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, diarrhea mostly stems from constitutional weakness and chronic diarrhea further depletes vital energy. Once weakened, the body cannot absorb tonics properly, making clinical treatment ineffective in both Western and Eastern medicine. However, according to the Great Dictionary of Chinese Materia Medica, 100 grams of crucian carp contains 13 grams of protein, 1.1 grams of fat, 0.1 grams of carbohydrates, 54 mg of calcium, 203 mg of phosphorus, 2.5 mg of iron, plus vitamins A, niacin, and vitamin B1. With a sweet and neutral nature, it has functions of strengthening the spleen, eliminating dampness, reducing swelling, harmonizing the middle energizer, and nourishing liver qi—thus effective for treating diarrhea.
Specific preparation method for fish soup:
Remove gills, scales, and internal organs (keep fish oil and roe). Wash thoroughly. Heat a wok, add a small amount of oil, fry the fish on both sides for 2–3 minutes (frying gives the soup a milky white color; skipping frying results in clear soup). Add water and simmer for about 15 minutes (fish oil, roe, and fried fish can be cooked together). Only add a little rice wine and scallions during cooking—no other seasonings. When drinking, add salt and vinegar to taste (both have astringent properties).