Suo Yang is a common kidney-tonifying herb. Some health enthusiasts like to drink Suo Yang by steeping it in water. However, many people do not know the correct method. So what is the correct method for steeping Suo Yang in water?
Correct method for steeping Suo Yang in water
Method:
1. Take about 6 grams of Suo Yang and put it into a teapot.
2. Add an appropriate amount of water.
3. Boil it with high heat and then simmer for about 30 minutes.
4. Filter the residue and drink the juice.
5. Drink 2-3 times a day.
Benefits of drinking Suo Yang steeped in water
Tonifies the kidney and nourishes essence
Suo Yang has a sweet taste and warm nature. It enters the liver, kidney, and large intestine meridians. It has the function of tonifying the kidney yang and nourishing essence and blood. It can be used to treat symptoms such as impotence, premature ejaculation, infertility, and weak lower back and knees caused by kidney yang deficiency. It also has certain auxiliary therapeutic effects for dizziness, fatigue, blurred vision, etc. caused by liver and kidney deficiency, and essence and blood deficiency.
Moistens the intestines and promotes bowel movements
Suo Yang enters the large intestine meridian. Its active ingredients can inhibit the absorption of water by the large intestine, stimulate the intestinal tract, enhance intestinal peristalsis, help shorten the time of defecation, and promote bowel movements. It has certain benefits for people who frequently suffer from constipation and elderly constipation.
Enhances immunity
The active ingredients in Suo Yang have a regulatory effect on non-specific and cellular immune functions in the human body. It can also help enhance humoral immune function. Taking Suo Yang in moderation can help strengthen one's own immune function and reduce the occurrence of diseases.
How long does it take to see the effects of drinking Suo Yang steeped in water?
The specific time to see the effects varies from person to person.
Suo Yang can be used to treat symptoms such as kidney yang deficiency, essence and blood deficiency, weak lower back and knees, impotence, slippery essence, and dry intestines and constipation. However, because everyone's constitution is different and the severity of the condition varies, the absorption and reaction speed to the medication also vary. Therefore, it is not possible to specify the exact time to see the effects.
Contraindications for drinking Suo Yang steeped in water
1. Do not take excessive amounts
The general medicinal dosage of Suo Yang is 5-15 grams. Because Suo Yang has a sweet and warm nature, excessive intake cannot be fully absorbed by the body, which may lead to excessive internal heat and cause symptoms of "fire" in the body.
2. Not suitable for those with Yin deficiency and excessive internal heat
Suo Yang has a warm nature and strong nourishing effects. Taking Suo Yang may aggravate symptoms such as irritability, insomnia, and red tongue with little coating in people with Yin deficiency and excessive internal heat.
3. Not suitable for those with Spleen deficiency and diarrhea
Suo Yang has the function of moistening dryness and lubricating the intestines. Taking Suo Yang may worsen the symptoms of diarrhea in people with Spleen deficiency, and there is even a risk of dehydration.
4. Not suitable for those with heat-type constipation
Although Suo Yang can relieve constipation, it is only effective for constipation caused by kidney yang deficiency and essence and blood deficiency. However, for dry and hard stools, no bowel movements for several days, accompanied by abdominal distension, pain, and nausea, which are symptoms of heat-type constipation, Suo Yang not only does not alleviate the symptoms but may even worsen them.
How to consume dried Suo Yang for the best effects
Suo Yang infused in alcohol
Ingredients: 20g Suo Yang, 20g Rou Cong Rong, 20g Goji berries, 500ml 50-60 degree white alcohol.
Steps:
1. Put Suo Yang, Rou Cong Rong, and Goji berries into a glass jar.
2. Pour in the white alcohol.
3. Seal the jar, shake well, and place it in a cool place.
4. After 15-30 days, it can be opened and consumed.
5. Take 10-20ml each time, 1-2 times a day, after meals.
Suo Yang and Mulberry Tea
Ingredients: 20g Suo Yang, 20g Mulberries, 10g honey.
Steps:
1. Crush Suo Yang and Mulberries and put them into a cheesecloth bag.
2. Place the cheesecloth bag into a teapot.
3. Pour in boiling water, cover and let it steep for 15 minutes.
4. Pour out a cup, let it cool, and add honey to mix before drinking.
5. It can be brewed multiple times and consumed as a substitute for tea.
