Ginseng is a precious medicinal herb that contains a variety of nutrients and has the effects of nourishing qi, nourishing yin, clearing heat, and generating fluids. Ophiopogon japonicus is a Chinese herb with small root blocks and has the effects of moistening the lungs and stopping coughs. What are the benefits of drinking water soaked with ginseng and Ophiopogon japonicus? How should ginseng and Ophiopogon japonicus be soaked together?
Nourishing Qi and Nourishing Yin
Ophiopogon japonicus has a slightly cold nature and a slightly bitter taste. It is a top-grade herb for nourishing yin and moistening the lungs. Ginseng has a cooling nature and a slightly bitter taste. It can replenish qi and nourish yin. Both are lung-moistening herbs, and taking them together enhances their medicinal effects. They are suitable for symptoms such as qi deficiency, yin deficiency, chronic cough due to lung deficiency, and restlessness and insomnia due to heart deficiency.
Relieving Heat and Generating Fluids
"Bencao Fenjing" records that Ophiopogon japonicus has the effects of moistening the lungs, clearing the heart, relieving heat, and generating fluids. It is suitable for symptoms such as dry cough, throat obstruction, internal heat and thirst, and dry constipation. Ginseng replenishes qi, nourishes yin, clears heat, and generates fluids. It is commonly used for symptoms such as internal heat, excessive thirst, coughing and wheezing with phlegm and blood, deficient heat and fatigue, dry mouth, and dry throat. Both ginseng and Ophiopogon japonicus have the effects of clearing heat, moistening the lungs, and generating fluids. Drinking water soaked with both can nourish yin, moisten the lungs, strengthen the stomach, generate fluids, clear the heart, and relieve restlessness.
Resolving Phlegm and Stopping Vomiting
"Yixue Zhongcang Xi Lu" states that Ophiopogon japonicus can enter the stomach to nourish gastric fluid, stimulate appetite, and enter the spleen to assist the spleen in dispersing essence to the lungs, calming asthma and relieving coughs. It can be seen that Ophiopogon japonicus is suitable for symptoms such as dry cough and yin deficiency cough. Ginseng is a precious tonic herb with the effects of replenishing qi, moistening the lungs, clearing heat, and generating fluids. It is mainly used to treat coughing, wheezing with phlegm and blood, chronic cough due to lung deficiency. When taken together with Ophiopogon japonicus, it can resolve phlegm and stop vomiting.
Enhancing Immunity
Ophiopogon japonicus contains effective ingredients such as saponins, steroidal saponins, alkaloids, and phytosterols, which have the functions of eliminating free radicals, anti-fatigue, and improving cellular immune function. Ginseng contains various ginsenosides, which have the effects of enhancing immunity, anti-aging, and regulating blood pressure. Drinking water soaked with ginseng and Ophiopogon japonicus can improve immunity, as well as protect against myocardial ischemia, anti-arrhythmia, protect the cardiovascular system, and prevent cardiovascular diseases.
Assisting in Lowering Blood Sugar
Ophiopogon japonicus contains effective ingredients such as steroidal saponins, alkaloids, and phytosterols, which can promote the recovery of pancreatic islet cell function and increase liver glycogen, thereby lowering blood sugar. Ginseng can regulate insulin secretion, promote glucose metabolism and fat metabolism. When taken together with Ophiopogon japonicus, it has the effect of lowering blood sugar and can assist in the treatment of diabetes.
How to Soak Ginseng and Ophiopogon Japonicus Together
Soak ginseng and Ophiopogon japonicus in water.
Ingredients:
10 grams of Ophiopogon japonicus, 4 grams of ginseng, 6 grams of Schisandra chinensis, 3 slices of ginger.
Instructions:
1. Put the herbs in a clay pot and soak them in cold water for 20 minutes;
2. Boil the herbs over high heat for about 15 minutes;
3. Simmer over low heat for 25-30 minutes.
Efficacy: Nourishes qi, nourishes yin, clears heat, and moistens the lungs.
