Sanqi powder is a traditional Chinese medicine with multiple benefits, recorded in many medical books. It can assist in the treatment of various diseases. However, the timing of taking Sanqi powder is also very important. Can you drink Sanqi powder before going to bed?
Can you drink Sanqi powder before bed?
It is recommended not to drink Sanqi powder before going to bed, and not to take it within 2 hours before sleep.
Taking Sanqi powder can cause thirst and inconvenience during the night, and may also affect sleep. Taking it before bed can have a stimulating effect, leading to insomnia, which will affect work and study the next day.
When is the best time to take Sanqi powder?
The best time to take Sanqi powder is before or after breakfast and dinner. These two time periods are when the body absorbs nutrients the best. If your gastrointestinal system is healthy, you can take it before meals. If your gastrointestinal system is not good, it is better to take it after meals to reduce irritation to the stomach and intestines.
How to take Sanqi powder for best results?
Sanqi powder should be taken twice a day, 3 grams each time, dissolved in warm water. This method of consumption is called "raw consumption" and is mainly used for general health maintenance, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, anti-tumor, and anti-aging.
If you have low blood pressure or anemia, the method of consumption is different. You need to use hot water to dissolve the powder or cook it in a soup. The soup can be consumed once every interval, with no specific time limit.
How long does it take for Sanqi powder to be effective?
The effectiveness of taking Sanqi powder depends on the grade, quality, and individual circumstances. With good quality Sanqi powder, there will be some changes in body functions in about 3-4 months.
First, the fineness of the powder affects absorption. The finer the powder, the easier it is to absorb. Second, individual differences in absorption: those who absorb quickly will see results faster, but those who absorb slowly will naturally take longer. Lastly, the quality of the Sanqi powder matters. Higher quality and older batches have higher efficacy and faster results.
It is important to take it continuously to eliminate blood impurities deposited in the body. Long-term consumption of Sanqi powder is very effective in the recovery of various chronic diseases, reducing the damage to the liver and kidneys caused by medication, and improving the elasticity of blood and blood vessels.
Do not overdose on Sanqi powder
Sanqi powder is not a health product and therefore has usage restrictions. Not everyone is suitable for consuming Sanqi powder.
Overdosing on Sanqi powder can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, nosebleeds, increased menstrual flow, and weakness in limbs.
If Sanqi powder is used improperly, it can deplete body fluids and cause symptoms of Yin deficiency. It is prohibited for those with severe depletion of vital energy, Yin and Yang deficiency.
Sanqi powder has a significant effect on promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, so taking it during menstruation can easily lead to excessive bleeding. Therefore, it should be discontinued during menstruation.
Who should take Sanqi powder?
1. People with high blood lipids, high blood viscosity, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure.
2. People with alcoholic liver disease, fatty liver, chronic hepatitis, and cirrhosis.
3. People with cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, arrhythmia, and myocardial ischemia.
4. People with cerebrovascular diseases such as cerebral ischemia, hypoxia, cerebral hemorrhage, stroke, and hemiplegia.
5. People who are prone to fatigue due to high-altitude hypoxia.
6. People with injuries from falls, and elderly people with senile dementia.
7. People with low immunity due to old age, work stress, postoperative weakness, and other factors.
Who should avoid taking Sanqi powder?
1. Sanqi powder promotes blood circulation, so it should not be taken by women during menstruation or pregnancy.
2. Sanqi powder has the effect of lowering blood pressure, so it should not be taken by people with low blood pressure.
3. Sanqi powder has a warm nature, so it should not be taken by people with wind-heat cold.
4. Sanqi powder has a strong nourishing effect, so it should not be excessively consumed by children.
Recommended dietary uses of Sanqi powder
1. Sanqi powder porridge
Ingredients: 3 grams of Sanqi powder, 5 jujubes, 100 grams of glutinous rice, and appropriate amount of rock sugar.
Instructions: Crush the Sanqi into powder, wash the glutinous rice, remove the jujube pits, and put them all into a pot. Add an appropriate amount of water and cook the porridge. When the porridge is almost done, add the rock sugar syrup. Take it twice a day.
Effects: Blood nourishing and stasis resolving, heat clearing. Suitable for hemorrhage and other bleeding conditions.
2. Sanqi powder black chicken soup
Ingredients: 1 chicken, 15 grams of Chinese angelica, 5 grams of Sanqi powder, 1 piece of ginger.
Instructions:
1. Soak and wash the Chinese angelica in clean water, then clean the chicken and put it in a suitable stew pot.
2. Put the cleaned Chinese angelica, Sanqi powder, and ginger on the chicken, and add an appropriate amount of salt and clean water (make sure the water exceeds the chicken).
3. Fill the steamer with water, bring it to a boil, and then put the stew pot in. Steam for 3 hours. After the chicken is tender, it can be consumed.
