Xiyangshen contains amino acids, vitamins, ginsenosides, volatile oil, calcium, phosphorus, iron, etc. It has the effects of nourishing qi and yin, clearing heat and generating body fluids, and is a precious medicinal herb. Chenpi is divided into "Chenpi" and "Guangchenpi". It has the effects of regulating qi and invigorating the spleen, drying dampness and resolving phlegm. Can xiyangshen and chenpi be taken together?
Can xiyangshen and chenpi be taken together
Yes, they can be taken together.
Chenpi has a bitter and pungent taste, warm in nature, and belongs to the lung and spleen meridians. It can regulate qi and invigorate the spleen, as well as dry dampness and resolve phlegm. Xiyangshen, also known as American ginseng, nourishes qi and yin, clears heat and generates body fluids, and is mainly used for treating lung deficiency with chronic cough, dry throat and thirst, and deficiency heat fatigue. There is no incompatibility between chenpi and xiyangshen, and they can be used together. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes individualized treatment, so it is recommended to use them under the guidance of a TCM practitioner.
The benefits of soaking xiyangshen and chenpi in water
Relieving cough and asthma
Chenpi contains volatile oil with expectorant effects, and the main active ingredient is limonene, which can dilate the bronchi and have a certain effect on bronchitis. Xiyangshen is a qi-tonifying herb. Soaking xiyangshen and chenpi in water can nourish qi and yin, and relieve cough and asthma.
Nourishing the stomach and generating body fluids
Chenpi can inhibit gastric acid secretion and has anti-ulcer effects. "Compendium of Materia Medica" records that chenpi can treat vomiting, regurgitation, and noisy stomach, and has the effects of regulating qi and invigorating the spleen. Soaking xiyangshen and chenpi in water can regulate qi and invigorate the spleen, and nourish the stomach and generate body fluids.
Protecting the cardiovascular system
Chenpi contains trace elements with anti-shock and anti-convulsion effects. Xiyangshen contains ginsenosides, which can resist myocardial ischemia, oxidative stress, arrhythmia, and enhance myocardial contractility. Taking them together can protect the cardiovascular system and help in the recovery of diseases such as hypertension, arrhythmia, and coronary heart disease.
Preventing atherosclerosis
Chenpi contains nobiletin, which can lower serum cholesterol and alleviate and improve atherosclerosis. Xiyangshen can reduce blood coagulation, inhibit platelet aggregation, and has anti-atherosclerosis effects. Long-term use of xiyangshen and chenpi can effectively prevent atherosclerosis.
How to soak xiyangshen and chenpi in water
Ingredients
3g xiyangshen, 5g chenpi, appropriate amount of honey.
Instructions
1. Rinse xiyangshen and chenpi.
2. Put them in a cup and pour 200ml of boiling water.
3. Cover and let it steep for 5-10 minutes, then add honey.
What to soak chenpi with in water
Chenpi and yiren tea
Ingredients
30g yiren, 15g chenpi, appropriate amount of sugar.
Instructions
1. Wash yiren and chenpi separately.
2. Put them in a pot and add an appropriate amount of water.
3. Cook over low heat for 30 minutes, then add sugar to taste.
Hawthorn and chenpi tea
Ingredients
5g dried hawthorn, 2g chenpi, 5g black tea.
Instructions
1. Put dried hawthorn, chenpi, and black tea in a cup.
2. Pour in boiling water and steep for 10 minutes before drinking.
