Wuzi tea is mainly made from Schisandra chinensis and rock sugar, and it has the effects of nourishing the lungs, stopping cough, stopping sweating, stopping diarrhea, and calming the mind. It has certain auxiliary therapeutic effects for conditions such as long-term cough due to lung deficiency, spontaneous sweating, palpitations, and insomnia. So, what is the ratio of Wuzi tea to water?
Ratio of Wuzi Tea to Water
The recommended ratio is 1:2:20.
The main ingredients of Wuzi tea are Schisandra chinensis, rock sugar, and water. There is no strict ratio requirement, but the recommended ratio is 1:2:20, which means 1 part Schisandra chinensis, 2 parts rock sugar, and 20 parts water. You can also adjust the ratio according to your own situation, but excessive consumption of Schisandra chinensis is not recommended. The usual medicinal dosage of Schisandra chinensis is 2-6 grams. If the dosage exceeds 13-18 grams, it may cause discomfort such as burning sensation in the stomach, fever, headache, and nausea.
How to Brew Wuzi Tea
1. Take about 5 grams of Schisandra chinensis and wash it.
2. Blanch it with hot water for a moment, immediately remove it, and put it into a teacup.
3. Add an appropriate amount of rock sugar, then pour in hot water to brew.
4. Cover and let it steep for about 15 minutes.
5. Drink one dose per day, and you can add water 2-3 times during the period.
Can Wuzi Tea Be Consumed Long-Term?
In general, it can be consumed long-term.
If it is necessary due to a medical condition, and no allergies or other adverse reactions occur during the consumption of Wuzi tea, it can generally be consumed long-term. However, Wuzi tea is a type of Chinese herbal medicine, so to avoid affecting overall health, it is recommended to stop consuming it after the condition improves.
When is the Best Time to Drink Wuzi Tea?
It is recommended to take Wuzi tea half an hour before or after a meal.
Before a Meal
Drinking Wuzi tea half an hour before a meal can help it enter the intestines more quickly, facilitating the absorption of its medicinal effects by the intestines. This allows the medicinal effects of Wuzi tea to be better exerted. Additionally, there is no food in the stomach and intestines, reducing any adverse effects of food on the medicinal effects of Wuzi tea.
After a Meal
Half an hour after a meal is when the secretion of enzymes in the stomach and intestines is most active. Taking Wuzi tea at this time can promote the absorption of its medicinal effects. For individuals with weaker gastrointestinal function, this timing can reduce the impact of Wuzi tea on their gastrointestinal tract.
Precautions for Drinking Wuzi Tea
1. Prevent Allergies or Adverse Reactions
Some people may experience a series of allergies or adverse reactions when consuming Wuzi tea, such as fever, headache, hives, nausea, and vomiting. It is recommended to start with a small amount of Wuzi tea and observe personal reactions. If there are no adverse effects, continue consumption.
2. Not Suitable for Early-stage Cough
During the early stage of cough caused by external pathogens, the treatment should focus on dispersing and ventilating the lungs. However, Wuzi tea has the characteristic of consolidating and astringing. Consuming it during the early stage of cough may cause the retention of pathogenic factors in the body and worsen the symptoms of external pathogen-induced cough.
3. Not Suitable for Early-stage Eruptions
During the early stage of eruptions, treatment should focus on dispersing and penetrating the eruptions. The astringent effect of Wuzi tea may aggravate the symptoms of early-stage eruptions. Therefore, it is recommended that individuals with early-stage eruptions avoid consuming Wuzi tea.
