Dried cinnamon and red dates boiled together have the effect of tonifying the center of the body (treating qi deficiency by tonifying the spleen), replenishing the heart and spleen, nourishing the blood and calming the mind.
Red dates, known as jujube in Chinese medicine. It is sweet and warm in flavor. Attributed to the heart, spleen and stomach meridians. Its effects are to tonify the center, nourish the blood and tranquilize the mind, and can treat insomnia, spleen deficiency with little food, women’s dirty agitation (upset and depression, sadness and wanting to cry for no reason), and weak and loose stools (thin and unshaped feces).
Dried Cinnamon Dumplings, known as Longan Meat in traditional Chinese medicine. It is sweet and warm in flavor, and its effect is to nourish blood and calm the mind, tonifying the heart and spleen. It can be used to treat blood deficiency and atrophy, palpitation and dizziness (violent heartbeat and panic), forgetfulness and insomnia. Longan meat can nourish the heart and spleen, tranquilize the mind and benefit qi and blood, and is a good tonic. It is often used with Angelica sinensis and jujube nut in the treatment of deficiency of qi and blood, and blood deficiency and yellowing.
Before taking Longan meat, it should be noted that it is contraindicated for those who are full of dampness (too much dampness leading to fullness and discomfort in the spleen and stomach) and those who have fire, phlegm, or water stagnation (water stays in the body). Chinese medicines should be taken in moderation and not blindly.