Tianma is a valuable medicine for treating headaches and dizziness. It can also be used to treat numbness in the limbs and hemiplegia. Tianma stewed chicken and Tianma fish head soup are popular dishes. Can Tianma water be consumed after being left overnight? Can Tianma water be consumed on an empty stomach?
Can Tianma water be consumed after being left overnight?
It is not recommended to drink.
Tianma has a neutral nature and a sweet taste. It has the effects of calming the wind, regulating the liver, and promoting blood circulation. It is mainly used to treat dizziness, headaches, numbness in the limbs, and hemiplegia. Tianma contains Tianma alkaloids, Tianma polysaccharides, coumarin, as well as trace elements such as calcium, iron, and zinc. The components in Tianma water may undergo reactions when left overnight. On one hand, it may produce substances that are harmful to human health. On the other hand, the medicinal properties and nutritional value may also decrease. Improper overnight storage may also lead to the growth of bacteria, and spoiled Tianma water may cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
Can Tianma water be consumed on an empty stomach?
Yes, it can.
Tianma has a neutral nature and is moistening without causing dryness. Taking it on an empty stomach will not only cause discomfort, but it will also facilitate the absorption of its medicinal properties. However, the dosage should be taken into consideration to avoid excessive intake, which may result in dizziness, chest tightness, and nausea. Although Tianma has high medicinal value, it is not suitable for everyone. It is recommended to use it under the guidance of a doctor's diagnosis.
Can Tianma be directly boiled in water?
It is not recommended to directly boil Tianma in water.
Tianma has a hard texture, and directly boiling it in water is not conducive to the extraction of its effective ingredients, which can affect its medicinal properties. If you have purchased Tianma slices, they can be directly boiled in water, but attention should be paid to whether there is any dust or impurities on the slices. The boiling time for Tianma should be controlled because the active ingredients, such as Tianma glycosides, are volatile when exposed to heat, which can destroy the sedative and analgesic effects.
Side effects of drinking Tianma water
Tianma can be used to treat symptoms such as dizziness, dim vision, wind-heat headache, and convulsions in children. However, some people may experience side effects such as dizziness, chest tightness, and nausea when taking Tianma. Skin rashes and itching may also occur. Tianma has certain toxic side effects, so it should be taken under the guidance of a doctor's advice.
How to make Tianma water to drink
Tianma honey water
Ingredients:
5g Tianma, 10g honey.
Instructions:
Take 5g of Tianma powder, brew it with boiling water, and add honey to adjust the water temperature.
Tianma and Chuanxiong tea
Ingredients:
5g Tianma, 10g Chuanxiong, 3g Bai Zhi, 3g green tea.
Instructions:
1. Grind Chuanxiong, Tianma, and Bai Zhi into fine powder, and mix them evenly;
2. Put the mixed powder into a tea bag and seal it;
3. Put the tea bag and green tea into a teapot, pour in boiling water, and let it steep for 15 minutes before drinking.
Tianma fish head soup
Ingredients:
10g Tianma, 1 carp fish head, a little chopped coriander, 15g cooking wine, a suitable amount of pepper.
