Dang Shen is a common Chinese herbal medicine. Dang Shen has excellent efficacy and is a good product for nourishing the body. Today, I will introduce the efficacy of Dang Shen and the ways to consume it.
I. Efficacy of Dang Shen
1. Tonifying Qi and Blood
Dang Shen can stimulate the spleen to increase hemoglobin and red blood cells. When combined with Dang Gui, Bai Shao, Sheng Di, and Shu Di, it can treat various types of anemia.
2. Strengthening the Spleen and Stomach
Dang Shen can enhance the functions of the spleen and stomach and tonify Qi.
3. Lowering Blood Pressure
Dang Shen can dilate peripheral blood vessels, increase blood flow, improve heart function, and protect vascular endothelium.
4. Anti-Ulcer Effect
Dang Shen has a protective effect on the gastric mucosa and enhances the protection of gastric mucosal cells, making it effective in the treatment of chronic gastritis and enteritis.
5. Sedative and Antipyretic
Dang Shen has a sedative effect and can improve memory, prevent convulsions, and reduce fever.
6. Inhibiting or Killing Mycobacterium Leprae
II. Ways to Consume Dang Shen
1. Astragalus Dang Shen Black Chicken Soup
Ingredients: 250g black chicken, 10g Astragalus, 15g Dang Shen, 6 red dates, 2 slices of ginger, olive oil, salt, cooking wine as needed
Instructions:
1. Boil water, add a few drops of cooking wine and a ginger slice, blanch the black chicken to remove blood. At the same time, soak Astragalus and Dang Shen in a bowl of water, rinse the red dates.
2. After blanching, remove the chicken and fill the stew pot with mineral water. Add the black chicken, Astragalus, Dang Shen, red dates, a small piece of ginger, and a little olive oil.
3. Cover the pot, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.
Efficacy: Tonify the middle, invigorate Qi, generate body fluids, and nourish blood.
2. Dang Shen Goji Berry Tea
Ingredients: 2g Dang Shen, 5g goji berries
Instructions:
1. Wash Dang Shen and goji berries, then put them in a cup in a ratio of 1:3.
2. Pour boiling water into the cup, cover it, and wait patiently for 5 minutes before drinking.
Efficacy: Tonify the liver, invigorate Qi and blood, and invigorate the spirit.
