Rhodiola rosea is a highly valuable traditional Chinese medicine with the effects of tonifying kidney yang, nourishing essence and blood, and moisturizing the intestinal tract; Ganoderma lucidum (lingzhi) is also a good tonic traditional Chinese medicine, with the effects of tonifying qi, calming the mind, stopping coughing, and relieving asthma. Some people wonder if Rhodiola rosea and lingzhi can be used to make liquor. Can Rhodiola rosea and lingzhi be used to make liquor?
Can Rhodiola rosea and lingzhi be used to make liquor?
Yes, they can.
Rhodiola rosea has a sweet and salty taste, warm in nature, and has the effects of tonifying kidney yang, nourishing essence and blood, and moisturizing the intestinal tract; Lingzhi is warm in nature, with a mild taste, and has the function of nourishing and strengthening the body. The medicinal properties and effects of both Rhodiola rosea and lingzhi do not conflict with each other, and the medicinal components of both are easily soluble in alcohol. Therefore, Rhodiola rosea and lingzhi can be used to make liquor.
The effects of Rhodiola rosea and lingzhi liquor
Tonify kidney and strengthen yang
Rhodiola rosea has the effect of warming and tonifying kidney yang. It contains abundant alkaloids, amino acids, vitamins, and other nutrients, which can help warm kidney yang and nourish essence and blood. It has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on kidney yang deficiency symptoms such as spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation, impotence, infertility in men, and infertility, and irregular menstruation in women.
Tonify and strengthen the five viscera
Lingzhi is the only medicine recorded so far that can enter the kidney, liver, heart, spleen, and lung meridians. It has a strong effect of tonifying the five viscera and can nourish the qi of the whole body. It has a good tonifying effect on weak conditions of the liver, heart, spleen, lung, and kidney.
Improve immunity
The active ingredients in Rhodiola rosea can increase the transformation rate and activity of lymphocytes, and have a certain enhancement effect on humoral immunity and cellular immunity. Lingzhi has an immune-regulating effect. Its active ingredients can increase the number and enhance the function of macrophages and polymorphonuclear leukocytes, thereby enhancing the body's ability to resist external pathogens. Therefore, Rhodiola rosea and lingzhi liquor can help improve the body's immunity to a certain extent.
Delay aging
The superoxide dismutase in Rhodiola rosea can help eliminate free radicals in the body, inhibit oxidation reactions, and alleviate the damage of free radicals to the body's organs. The polysaccharides in lingzhi can inhibit the production of free radicals and lipid peroxidation in red blood cells, and can help eliminate hydroxyl radicals to a certain extent. Therefore, Rhodiola rosea and lingzhi liquor can delay the aging process to a certain extent.
How to make Rhodiola rosea and lingzhi liquor
Ingredients: 50g Rhodiola rosea, 50g lingzhi, 1000ml white liquor (50-60 degrees).
1. Slice the Rhodiola rosea and lingzhi and set aside.
2. Put the Rhodiola rosea and lingzhi into a glass container.
3. Pour in the white liquor, seal the container, and shake well.
4. Let it sit for about 30 days before drinking.
5. Take 10-20ml at a time, 1-2 times a day, after meals.
Precautions for drinking Rhodiola rosea and lingzhi liquor
1. Do not consume excessively
It is generally recommended to drink 10-20ml of Rhodiola rosea and lingzhi liquor each time, 1-2 times a day. The dosage can be increased or decreased according to one's own alcohol tolerance. However, excessive consumption should be avoided because Rhodiola rosea and lingzhi liquor are warm in nature and excessive intake may lead to symptoms of excessive internal heat, such as oral ulcers, nosebleeds, gum swelling and pain, and excessive alcohol consumption can also have adverse effects on the body.
2. Do not drink on an empty stomach
Rhodiola rosea and lingzhi liquor may cause irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Drinking on an empty stomach can intensify this irritation and may cause symptoms such as intestinal spasms, abdominal pain, and discomfort, which can affect the health of the gastrointestinal tract. It is generally recommended to drink after meals.
Who should not drink Rhodiola rosea and lingzhi liquor
1. Those with kidney yin deficiency
Rhodiola rosea and lingzhi liquor have the effect of warming and tonifying kidney yang. People with kidney yin deficiency may experience aggravated symptoms of heat in the hands, feet, and heart, increased dreaming, and a red tongue with little coating when taking Rhodiola rosea and lingzhi liquor.
2. Those with spleen deficiency and diarrhea
Rhodiola rosea has the effect of moisturizing the intestines and promoting bowel movements. People with spleen deficiency and diarrhea may experience aggravated symptoms of diarrhea and indigestion when taking Rhodiola rosea and lingzhi liquor.
3. Hypertensive patients
Rhodiola rosea and lingzhi liquor are warm in nature and alcohol itself has a stimulating effect on blood vessels, which can cause blood vessels to constrict. Hypertensive patients taking Rhodiola rosea and lingzhi liquor may experience a direct increase in blood pressure and discomfort.
4. Minors
Rhodiola rosea and lingzhi liquor have the effect of warming and tonifying kidney yang and are strong tonics. Minors whose physical and mental development is not yet complete may not benefit from taking Rhodiola rosea and lingzhi liquor and long-term consumption may lead to early maturation.
