Moisturizing American Ginseng Tea: Nourish Your Lungs and Soothe Dryness

　　Many people around us are often affected by "dry evil". They experience inexplicable dry and peeling skin, dry throat, and hoarseness. They are also prone to upper respiratory tract infections, such as colds and coughs, or exacerbations of bronchitis, causing prolonged coughing and wheezing. This is because our lungs thrive on moisture and cannot function properly without the nourishment of moist air. If they are affected by "dry evil", it can weaken the lung qi, causing persistent coughing, and even symptoms such as hemoptysis and loss of voice. Regardless of the situation, it is necessary to nourish the qi and nourish the yin to maintain the balance of qi and blood in the body, in order to achieve the goal of nurturing and treatment. Both medication and diet therapy can be used, and drinking herbal tea is also a good option. Below, I will share a recipe for "Modified American Ginseng Tea" with you, which can easily solve the mentioned problems.
 

　[Tea Name]

　Modified American Ginseng Tea

　[Ingredients]

　3-6 grams of sliced American ginseng, 5-10 goji berries.

　[Preparation Method]

　Rinse the goji berries and put them in a thermos cup with American ginseng. Add 300-500 milliliters of boiling water, cover it, and let it steep for about 15 minutes. Then, it can be consumed as tea. Take one dose per day and you can add water 1-2 times. It is even better if you can eat the residue of ginseng and goji berries together.

　[Functions and Indications]

　This formula is best at nourishing the qi, nourishing the yin, generating fluids, and clearing heat. It is suitable for dry skin, dry throat, sore throat, weak lung with persistent cough, prolonged cough, wheezing cough, hemoptysis, hoarseness, and loss of voice. It is also suitable for insomnia, irritability, and memory decline caused by imbalanced qi and blood. Moreover, it has a good effect on relieving fatigue, excessive sweating, and even syncope caused by intense physical activities.
 

　We all know that there are many types of ginseng. Among the "ginseng family," if you want to nourish the qi and nourish the yin in a balanced and mild way, American ginseng is the best choice. American ginseng, also known as Panax quinquefolius, is considered to have a sweet and slightly bitter taste, and it has the effects of nourishing the qi, nourishing the yin, clearing heat, and generating fluids. It is a wonderful health product for lung deficiency and lung dryness.

　Let's also talk about goji berries in tea. Its main effects are nourishing the liver, benefiting the kidneys, nourishing yin, and replenishing blood. In addition to treating vision decline, it also has a good therapeutic effect on weak lung cough, dry mouth, and polydipsia. Of course, American ginseng can also be used alone. Moreover, it has a good effect on moisturizing the throat and beautifying the voice. If you are an actor, teacher, or engaged in other professions that require frequent use of the voice and speaking a lot, you may consider drinking American ginseng tea regularly, as it is beneficial for throat health.

　In addition to making tea, you can also crush 5-10 grams of American ginseng, wash 100 grams of rice and 5-6 jujubes, add about 800 milliliters of water to a pot, bring it to a boil over high heat, then simmer on low heat for 20 minutes. Add the crushed American ginseng and 10 grams of goji berries, continue to simmer until it becomes a porridge, and consume it.

　[Contraindications]

　However, it should be noted that this formula is for nourishing the qi and nourishing the yin. It is good for people with qi deficiency and restlessness and heat. But if you have spleen and stomach deficiency-cold or have cold and damp obstruction, it is prohibited to use this formula to avoid aggravating the symptoms of deficiency-cold or cold and dampness. In addition, American ginseng should not be taken with radish, tea, seafood, or bitter melon, and it should not be stir-fried with iron utensils or over high heat.