A stroke, commonly known as a “brain attack,” refers to focal neurological damage caused by an acute, non-traumatic disruption of the blood supply to a specific area of the brain. This condition is classified into hemorrhagic strokes (including intracerebral hemorrhage and subarachnoid hemorrhage) and ischemic strokes (including cerebral thrombosis and cerebral embolism). When prodromal symptoms of a stroke appear, the diet should be light and easily digestible. It is advisable to regularly consume fresh vegetables, fruits, and seafood such as leafy greens, radishes, bananas, mussels, kelp, and nori. During the recovery phase, patients can choose nutrient-rich, easily digestible foods such as fish, eggs, dairy products, lean meat, soy products, fresh vegetables, and fruits. Hawthorn berries and hawthorn products are particularly suitable. Avoid foods that are rich, greasy, phlegm-inducing, or heat-generating; strictly avoid smoking, alcohol, coffee, and spicy or irritating foods. Dietary therapy should focus on the post-stroke sequelae stage.
The following are clinically used, affordable, effective, and delicious tea, drink, and decoction recipes:
Soft-Shelled Turtle Soup with Two Herbs，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes the liver and kidneys. Suitable for post-stroke sequelae caused by liver and kidney deficiency. in the absence of frank deficiency, or where an excess or heat pattern prevails, indiscriminate warming tonic use is inadvisable; the tonifying-warming action may aggravate internal … Read more
Motherwort and Black-Bone Chicken Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes the liver and kidneys. Suitable for post-stroke sequelae caused by liver and kidney deficiency. those who are robust with internal accumulated heat are not suited to this formula; with herbs that quicken the blood, caution is warranted in those with a … Read more
Chuanxiong, Safflower, and Danggui Decoction，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Promotes the flow of qi and blood and unblocks the meridians. Suitable for post-stroke sequelae caused by qi and blood deficiency and stagnation.
Peach Kernel and Jujube Decoction，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Promotes the flow of qi and blood and unblocks the meridians. Suitable for post-stroke sequelae caused by qi and blood deficiency and stagnation.
Hawthorn and Peach Kernel Drink，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Promotes the flow of qi and blood and unblocks the meridians. Suitable for post-stroke sequelae caused by qi and blood deficiency and stagnation.
Mussel and Sea Cucumber Drink，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes the liver and kidneys. Suitable for post-stroke sequelae caused by liver and kidney deficiency.
Goji Berry, Chrysanthemum, and Sandwort Seed Tea，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes the liver and kidneys. Suitable for post-stroke sequelae caused by liver and kidney deficiency.
Salvia Root and Green Tea，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Promotes the flow of qi and blood and unblocks the meridians. Suitable for post-stroke sequelae caused by qi and blood deficiency and stagnation.
Gynostemma and Safflower Tea，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Promotes the flow of qi and blood and unblocks the meridians. Suitable for post-stroke sequelae caused by qi and blood deficiency and stagnation.
