A while ago, my friend gave me some Cistanche for me to soak in water and drink. However, I have never soaked it before, so I would like to ask for the specific steps to soak Cistanche in water.
Steps to soak Cistanche in water to drink
Steps:
1. Take about 6 grams of dried Cistanche and put it in a teacup.
2. Pour boiling water over it.
3. Cover it and let it steep for about 3-5 minutes.
4. Let it cool slightly before drinking.
5. If using a teapot, simmer it for about 20 minutes for better medicinal effect.
Benefits of drinking Cistanche soaked in water
Kidney tonifying and aphrodisiac effects
Cistanche is sweet, salty, and warm, and it enters the kidney meridian. It has the effect of nourishing the kidney and replenishing essence. It can assist in the treatment of conditions such as nocturnal emission, premature ejaculation, impotence, infertility in men caused by kidney yang deficiency, as well as infertility and irregular menstruation in women.
Laxative effect
Cistanche enters the large intestine meridian and has the effect of moistening dryness and lubricating the intestines. It can inhibit the absorption of water in the large intestine, promote peristalsis in the small intestine, and facilitate the excretion of feces. Drinking Cistanche soaked in water in moderate amounts can provide relief for people who frequently experience constipation or dry and hard stools.
Relief of fatigue
Cistanche contains abundant alkaloids, amino acids, vitamins, and other nutrients. It can relieve the decrease in testosterone caused by fatigue, stimulate pituitary secretion, and accelerate physical recovery. It can also help increase glycogen reserves and provide energy needed during muscle movement. Drinking Cistanche soaked in water can help to some extent in restoring physical strength and relieving fatigue.
Enhancement of immune function
The active ingredients in Cistanche can increase the conversion rate and activity of lymphocytes in the human body. Drinking Cistanche soaked in water can help enhance the body's immune function to a certain extent.
How many times can Cistanche be soaked in water?
3-4 times.
Cistanche can generally be soaked in water for about 3-4 times. The first soaking will have the strongest medicinal effect, and the subsequent times will become weaker and weaker. Whether it can continue to be soaked can be observed by the color of the tea. Generally, the color of Cistanche soaked in water is dark yellow or brownish yellow. By the third or fourth time, the color will become very light, indicating that it should not be soaked any further.
What can Cistanche be soaked with?
Cistanche and Goji Berry Tea
Preparation:
1. Take about 6 grams of Cistanche and put it in a clay pot.
2. Add an appropriate amount of water.
3. Bring it to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
4. Strain the residue and pour the juice into a teacup, then add about 10 grams of goji berries.
5. Cover it and let it steep for about 10-15 minutes before drinking.
Benefits: Tonify the kidney and enhance essence, improve vision.
Cistanche and Morinda officinalis Tea
1. Take 6 grams of Cistanche and 3 grams of Morinda officinalis and put them in a teapot.
2. Add an appropriate amount of water.
3. Bring it to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
4. Strain the residue and let it cool slightly before drinking.
5. Drink 1-2 times a day.
Benefits: Warm the yang and tonify the kidney, dispel wind and eliminate dampness.
Contraindications for drinking Cistanche soaked in water
1. People with spleen deficiency and diarrhea
Cistanche has the effect of moistening dryness and lubricating the intestines. Drinking Cistanche soaked in water may worsen diarrhea symptoms and even cause dehydration in people with spleen deficiency and diarrhea.
2. People with kidney yin deficiency
Cistanche has the effect of warming and tonifying kidney yang. Drinking Cistanche soaked in water may worsen symptoms of yin deficiency such as restlessness, insomnia, vivid dreams, red tongue, and less coating in people with kidney yin deficiency.
3. Minors
Cistanche is a highly effective tonic medicine. Minors are still in the stage of physical and mental development, so drinking Cistanche soaked in water is not conducive to their growth and development.
