Senile dementia is a manifestation of brain dysfunction in the elderly; it is a syndrome characterized by multifaceted changes in intelligence, behavior, and personality resulting from acquired physical ailments. Consuming walnut kernels, black sesame seeds, beef marrow, pork marrow, pork brain, pork heart, fish heads, poultry eggs, legumes, lily bulbs, lotus seeds, red dates, longan flesh, goji berries, yizhi seeds, bi zi seeds, processed He Shou Wu, Codonopsis, Gynostemma pentaphyllum, Acorus tatarinowii, Polygala tenuifolia, Curcuma longa, Schisandra chinensis, and other foods and food-medicine dual-use ingredients can significantly improve the clinical symptoms of senile dementia and have a certain reversing effect on the progressive course of the disease. Avoid tobacco and alcohol, as well as spicy, drying, and greasy foods.
The following are clinically used, affordable, effective, and delicious tea, decoction, and soup recipes:
Lily Bulb, Jujube Seed, and Pork Brain Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Enhances brain function and cognitive abilities. Suitable for all types of dementia. the decoction is cold in nature; avoid overuse in those with weakened middle yang or chronic debility
He Shou Wu, Angelica, and Chuanxiong Honey Drink，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes the kidneys and strengthens the brain. Suitable for all types of dementia.
Red Wine and Royal Jelly Drink，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Enhances brain function and cognitive abilities. Suitable for all types of dementia.
Beef Bone Marrow and Barley Flour Drink，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes the liver and kidneys. Suitable for dementia caused by liver and kidney deficiency.
Red Ginseng and Yizhi Decoction，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Tonifies qi and nourishes blood; strengthens the brain and enhances cognitive function. Suitable for senile dementia caused by deficiency of both qi and blood.
Dangshen, Jiaogulan, and Prepared He Shou Wu Honey Drink，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Tonifies qi and nourishes blood; strengthens the brain and enhances cognitive function. Suitable for senile dementia caused by deficiency of both qi and blood.
Peach Kernel and Schisandra Berry Decoction，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Promotes blood circulation and regulates qi. Suitable for senile dementia caused by stagnation of qi and blood.
Acorus and Tangerine Peel Decoction，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Resolves phlegm and promotes blood circulation. Suitable for senile dementia caused by a combination of phlegm and blood stasis.
