Precautions and Taboos for Brewing Chinese Herbal Liquor

Chinese herbal liquor is a commonly used method for health preservation in many people's lives. However, due to external factors, the effect of brewing herbal liquor often does not meet expectations. Let's learn about the precautions for brewing Chinese herbal liquor below.

[Identification method for pure brewed liquor]

- Appearance: Mostly colorless or slightly yellow, with obvious sticking phenomenon.

- Smell: The aroma is obvious without any impurities, full and pure. Blended liquor has a strong smell.

- Taste: Smooth and sweet, with a long aftertaste, fragrant and not spicy, easy to drink without getting drunk.

- Rub: Dip your fingers in the liquor and rub them. After rubbing, there should be a sticky feeling and the aroma should be rich and long-lasting.

- Dilution: After adding water, it may appear slightly turbid.

[Precautions for homemade herbal liquor]

1. It is recommended to use liquor with an alcohol content of 50 degrees or above, which helps sterilize during the soaking process.

2. It is recommended to use ceramic or glass bottles to avoid direct sunlight.

3. Understand whether the herbs used contain toxins, and grasp the compatibility taboos between different herbs. Do not soak incompatible herbs together.

4. Herbal liquor is generally stored for 3-5 years. It is not the longer the better. Pay attention to the expiration date.

5. It is best to drink under the guidance of a physician, as most herbal liquors are not suitable for long-term use.

6. Do not drink herbal liquor during meals, as it may stimulate the digestive tract and affect the efficacy. When drinking herbal liquor, you can add a little honey to reduce the irritation to the intestines and stomach and enhance the efficacy.

[Taboos for drinking homemade herbal liquor]

1. Do not take "miracle-effect" herbal liquor.

Whether it is for treating diseases or health preservation, the effects of herbal liquor are slow. If a certain herbal liquor has miraculous effects in a short period of time, it is likely that other ingredients have been added to it. Do not believe and purchase it.

2. Do not randomly prepare the formula.

Chinese herbal medicine emphasizes the "king-minister-assistant-courier" principle and compatibility taboos. Many different herbs soaked in liquor may neutralize the effective ingredients of the medicine or cause the toxicity to multiply. Before making homemade herbal liquor, it is best to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for a diagnosis and prescription.

3. Herbal liquor is medicine, not regular liquor.

Herbal liquor has the dual effects of medicine and liquor. The dosage should be reduced by half compared to regular liquor.