Danshen is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine in our daily life. It can be used not only for making herbal tea, but also for cooking porridge and stewing soup. It is rich in nutrients and is commonly used as a food ingredient for beauty and weight loss purposes.
1. Danshen and Hawthorn Drink
Ingredients: 9g Danshen powder, 15g Hawthorn powder, 6g dried tangerine peel.
Instructions: Put the three ingredients in a pot and simmer for 20 minutes. Take the juice twice a day and consume it.
Effects: It has the effect of slimming and losing weight.
2. Danshen and Millet Porridge
Ingredients: 10g Danshen powder, 60g millet, 10g brown sugar.
Instructions: Put the three ingredients in a pot and cook porridge with water. Consume it in the morning and evening.
Effects: It has the effects of nourishing Qi, promoting blood circulation, and beautifying the skin.
3. Danshen Stewed Black Chicken
Ingredients: 10g Danshen powder, 250g black chicken, 2g salt, 2g MSG, 5ml soy sauce, 5ml cooking wine, 3g shredded green onion, 3g shredded ginger.
Instructions: Stew until the chicken is tender and serve with meals.
Effects: This recipe has the beauty effect of nourishing blood and resolving stasis.
4. Danshen Calming Tea
Ingredients: 6g Danshen powder, 3g Arborvitae seed powder, 3g sour jujube seed powder.
Instructions: Put the three ingredients in a cup, pour in boiling water, cover and steep for 15 minutes before drinking.
Effects: Long-term consumption of this tea can calm the mind, improve intelligence, promote blood circulation, and whiten the skin.
