Postpartum weakness is the most concerning issue for new moms. Dangshen (Codonopsis pilosula) can alleviate postpartum weakness and has the effect of nourishing blood and replenishing qi. China has a long history of using dangshen as a food ingredient. Although its effectiveness is not as good as ginseng, its nutritional value is still very high. Dangshen black chicken and goji berry soup is a treasure for postpartum moms!
【Name】
Dangshen black chicken and goji berry soup
【Ingredients】
Dangshen, black chicken, goji berry, longan, red dates, ginger slices
【Instructions】
1. Peel and remove the shell of dried longan and cut ginger into slices. Wash the black chicken and remove the blood by blanching it in boiling water.
2. Place the black chicken in a soup pot, then add the longan flesh, dangshen, goji berry, red dates, and ginger slices.
3. Pour in an appropriate amount of warm water, enough to cover the chicken.
4. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer on low heat for 1-2 hours until cooked. Add salt to taste and serve.
【Suitable for】
Suitable for the general population. Especially suitable for those who are physically weak, have insufficient qi and blood, and have pale complexion, as well as those who are weak after illness or childbirth.
【Not suitable for】
Not suitable for those with qi stagnation and liver fire. It is also not suitable for those with excessive pathogenic factors but no deficiency of righteous qi.
【Food taboos】
Dangshen is incompatible with Liriope muscari:
Liriope muscari is cold in nature and toxic, while dangshen is warm in nature. Consuming them together will weaken the medicinal effects and not achieve the desired results.
Dangshen is incompatible with radishes:
Radishes have the effect of dissipating qi, while dangshen is a good ingredient for replenishing qi. Consuming them together will reduce the medicinal effects of dangshen.
【Efficacy and effects of Dangshen】
1. Tonifying the middle and replenishing qi:
Some components of dangshen can adjust gastrointestinal function, have anti-ulcer effects, enhance immune function, resist stress, and regulate blood pressure, thus effectively tonifying the middle and replenishing qi.
2. Enhancing hematopoietic function:
Dangshen can increase the number of red blood cells and hemoglobin, so it can enhance hematopoietic function. It can also help increase white blood cell count in patients with decreased white blood cells due to chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
3. Nourishing the heart and calming the mind:
Dangshen saponins have sedative, hypnotic, and anticonvulsant effects. Taking dangshen can nourish the heart and calm the mind.
4. Enhancing intelligence and improving memory:
The butanol extract of dangshen can simultaneously improve the learning and memory abilities of both hemispheres of the brain. Therefore, taking dangshen can help with intelligence and improve memory.
