Siberian ginseng is a common medicinal herb for nourishing qi, while Dipsacus asper is relatively unfamiliar. Dipsacus asper is known as the "Southern ginseng" and has the effects of reducing inflammation, detoxification, and relieving cough and phlegm. Do Dipsacus asper and Siberian ginseng conflict with each other? Can they be brewed together?
Do Dipsacus asper and Siberian ginseng conflict with each other?
No, they do not conflict.
Dipsacus asper has a slightly sweet taste and a cooling property. It has the effects of nourishing qi, invigorating the spleen, resolving phlegm, relieving cough, clearing heat, and detoxifying. Siberian ginseng has a sweet and slightly bitter taste and a cooling property. It can nourish qi, nourish yin, clear heat, and generate body fluids. Both Siberian ginseng and Dipsacus asper are herbs for nourishing deficiency and clearing heat, and they do not conflict with each other.
Can Dipsacus asper and Siberian ginseng be brewed together?
Yes, they can be brewed together.
Dipsacus asper is mainly used to treat physical weakness and fatigue, while Siberian ginseng is commonly used to treat deficiency of qi and yin, cough with phlegm and blood, dry mouth and throat, and chronic cough due to lung deficiency. There is no conflict between Siberian ginseng and Dipsacus asper, and brewing them together can enhance their medicinal effects.
The benefits of brewing Dipsacus asper and Siberian ginseng together
Boosting immune system
Dipsacus asper can enhance phagocytic ability, increase the self-engulfing function of white blood cells, and promote the production of serum immunoglobulins, thus improving immune function. Siberian ginseng contains ginsenosides, which can promote bone marrow protein synthesis. When brewed together with Dipsacus asper, it has a stronger immune-boosting effect.
Protecting cardiovascular system
Dipsacus asper can lower cholesterol, reduce blood viscosity, and regulate blood pressure, thereby reducing blood lipids and blood pressure. Siberian ginseng can promote blood circulation, regulate blood pressure, and prevent arrhythmias, thus protecting the cardiovascular system. Brewing Siberian ginseng and Dipsacus asper together can assist in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
Improving sleep quality
Dipsacus asper can regulate the balance of excitatory and inhibitory reactions in the cerebral cortex, and has a dual regulatory effect on the central nervous system. It has sedative, anti-fatigue, and memory-enhancing effects. Siberian ginseng contains ginsenosides and alkaloids, which can enhance the function of the central nervous system, have a sedative effect, and relieve fatigue. It is suitable for insomnia and declining memory.
Can people with hypertension drink Dipsacus asper and Siberian ginseng tea?
They can drink it in moderation.
Brewing Dipsacus asper and Siberian ginseng tea has the effect of regulating blood pressure and can assist in lowering blood pressure. Therefore, people with hypertension can drink it in moderation. However, Dipsacus asper and Siberian ginseng tea only have a supplementary effect on lowering blood pressure and cannot replace medication. Patients with hypertension should follow their doctor's guidance for medication treatment and pay attention to their diet, controlling salt intake and avoiding oily, canned, and smoked foods.
How to brew Dipsacus asper and Siberian ginseng tea?
Dipsacus asper and Siberian ginseng tea
Ingredients
3-5 grams of Dipsacus asper, 3-5 slices of Siberian ginseng.
Instructions
1. Rinse the Dipsacus asper and Siberian ginseng.
2. Put them in a cup and brew with boiling water.
