Ginseng and Jujube Tea: A Natural Remedy for Qi and Blood Deficiency

Ginseng is known as the "King of Herbs". Nowadays, ginseng is widely cultivated and it is no longer difficult for ordinary people to obtain. Traditional Chinese medicine clinical studies have shown that ginseng can replenish vital energy, strengthen the pulse, tonify the spleen and nourish the lungs, generate body fluids and relieve thirst, and calm the mind and enhance intelligence. Therefore, ginseng can be used to supplement any deficiency of qi, blood, body fluids, etc.

[Tea Name]

Ginseng and Jujube Tea

[Composition]

5g ginseng, 3 jujubes

[Preparation Method]

Wash the ginseng and jujubes to remove any dust, then chop them into small pieces. Place them in a stewing pot, add half a cup of water, and stew for 30 minutes. Pour the mixture into a large teacup and drink it warm. After finishing the tea, you can use boiling water to brew it again and drink it after 5 minutes. It can be consumed at any time of the day. One dose per day.

[Suitable for]

This tea is suitable for ordinary people to supplement their qi and blood. However, those with excess heat or excess energy and those with no deficiency of vital energy should avoid taking it. Therefore, if you are an ordinary person seeking health benefits, it is recommended to consult a Chinese medicine practitioner and follow their advice based on your individual health condition.

[Functions and Indications]

The reason why jujubes are added to this recipe is because they are excellent herbs for tonifying the middle and replenishing qi and blood. They are especially rich in vitamin C and iron, which are important nutrients for blood production. Using jujubes in combination with ginseng can effectively supplement qi and blood. It is particularly suitable for conditions of excessive sweating, diarrhea, excessive blood loss, serious illness, or long-term illness leading to extreme deficiency of vital energy, shortness of breath, fatigue, and weak pulse. Of course, it can also be used for daily health maintenance.

If you prefer not to use jujubes, ginseng alone can also be used. This usage is mentioned by the Ming Dynasty physician Zhang Jingyue in his book "Jingyue's Complete Works". However, it should be noted that the amount of ginseng used as a tea should not exceed 10g, and it should not be used together with caigua, wulingzhi, zao ying, etc.

It is well-known that after taking ginseng, one should avoid eating radishes (including red radishes, white radishes, and green radishes) because ginseng has a warming effect while radishes have a cooling effect, and their effects cancel each other out. In addition, various seafood and grapes should also be avoided, as they can reduce the efficacy of ginseng. Regardless of whether it is decocted or stewed, metal cooking utensils should not be used. Modern medical research has also found that ginseng should not be taken by cancer patients because its ingredients are too complex.

In addition to making tea, you can also add more water when placing the ginseng and jujube mixture in the stewing pot, steam it for half an hour, then take out some of the liquid and mix it with coarse wheat flour, add an egg, and add honey. Shape it into your preferred shape and bake it in the oven to make cookies as a snack to accompany the ginseng and jujube tea. This way, you can enjoy yourself and nourish your qi and blood at the same time, killing two birds with one stone.