According to traditional Chinese medicine, cold hands and feet should be treated by tonifying Qi. For dietary supplementation, you can choose Qi tonifying herbs such as Codonopsis Pilosula and Astragalus; blood tonifying herbs such as Polygonum Multiflorum, Goji Berry, Eucommia Bark, and Chinese Angelica; and Yin nourishing herbs such as Solomon's Seal. In addition, cinnamon powder can be added to enhance the flavor. Cook and simmer these ingredients in a medicinal soup called "Warm Yellow (Astragalus) Red (Goji Berry) Black (Polygonum Multiflorum)".
Herbs: Polygonum Multiflorum 12g, Codonopsis Pilosula 6g, Solomon's Seal 4g, Astragalus 4g, Goji Berry 4g, Chinese Angelica 4g, Eucommia Bark 10g, Cinnamon Powder 6g
Method: Place the herbs in a pot with 2 liters of water, bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 2-3 hours. You can add vegetarian broth or a little salt and ginger slices. Alternatively, you can also serve it with noodles, vegetables, or hot pot ingredients.
Benefits: This medicinal soup is not only suitable for older women. Traditional Chinese medicine also points out that young women nowadays, due to high stress levels and frequent consumption of cold drinks, or excessive weight loss, may have poor metabolism and even some young ladies who are not afraid of the cold may dress lightly in the winter, which can easily lead to cold hands and feet. The "Yellow (Astragalus) Red (Goji Berry) Black (Polygonum Multiflorum)" medicinal soup is a warming tonic that young women can also safely consume.
However, Chinese medicine practitioners remind us that although dietary supplementation is mild, it is recommended to take it once a week. If there are any discomforts, it is important to seek medical advice and examination as early as possible to avoid neglecting the possibility of other diseases.
In addition, in cold weather during winter, it is important to ensure proper warmth and maintain good lifestyle and dietary habits in order to stay warm and healthy throughout the winter.
