Coughing and wheezing for a long time are symptoms that indicate our lungs are prone to dampness and dislike excessive exertion. They rely on the nourishment of moistening water and dampness. However, in any case, it is necessary to replenish qi and nourish yin to maintain the balance of qi and blood in the body and achieve the goal of nourishment and treatment. Both medication and dietary therapy can be used, and drinking tea is also a good option. Below, I will share a recipe for "Modified American Ginseng Tea" with you, which can easily solve the troubles mentioned above.
[Tea Name]
Modified American Ginseng Tea
[Tea Composition]
Sliced American ginseng 3-6 grams, goji berries 5-10 pieces.
[Preparation Method]
Rinse the goji berries and put them together with the American ginseng in a thermos. Add 300-500 milliliters of boiling water, cover, and let it steep for about 15 minutes. It can be consumed as a tea. Take one dose per day and the tea can be reused 1-2 times. It is even better if you can eat the residue of American ginseng and goji berries together.
[Functions and Indications]
This recipe is best at replenishing qi, nourishing yin, generating body fluids, and clearing heat. In addition to being suitable for dry skin, dry throat, swollen and painful throat, lung deficiency cough, long-term cough, and wheezing mentioned above, it is also suitable for insomnia, irritability, and memory decline caused by imbalanced qi and blood. Moreover, it is quite effective for people who experience fatigue, excessive sweating, and even fainting due to intense physical activity.
We all know that there are many types of ginseng. Among the "ginseng family," if you want to both replenish qi and nourish yin while maintaining a balanced medicinal effect, American ginseng is the best choice. American ginseng is also known as Panax quinquefolius. Chinese medicine believes that it has a sweet and slightly bitter taste and the efficacy of replenishing qi, nourishing yin, clearing heat, and generating body fluids. It is a clear tonic for health preservation and is most suitable for people with lung deficiency and lung dryness.
Let's also talk about goji berries in the tea. Its main functions are tonifying the liver and kidneys, nourishing yin, and nourishing blood. In addition to treating visual impairment, it also has a good therapeutic effect on asthenia cough and dry mouth and thirst. Of course, American ginseng can also be used alone. Moreover, it has a good effect on moisturizing the throat and enhancing vocal quality. If you are an actor, teacher, or engaged in other professions that require frequent use of the voice and speaking a lot, it is beneficial to regularly drink American ginseng tea for throat health.
In addition to brewing tea, you can also grind 5-10 grams of American ginseng, wash 100 grams of rice and 5-6 large jujubes, add them to a pot, add about 800 milliliters of water, bring it to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Add the ground American ginseng and 10 grams of goji berries, and continue to simmer until it becomes porridge for consumption.
