The Power of Dangshen: Health Benefits and Cautions

Dangshen is a commonly used herbal medicine for replenishing qi in our daily life. Whether it is used to make tea or porridge, it has very good health benefits. Although Dangshen has powerful effects, it should not be taken for a long time, otherwise it will have the opposite effect!

【Methods for making Dangshen tea】

Although the method for making Dangshen tea is very simple, it is still necessary to explain how to make it in order to achieve its effectiveness.

Generally, only two or three pieces of Dangshen are needed for each time. First, soak them in boiling water, just like making tea. Drink it when the water temperature is suitable. These two or three pieces of Dangshen can usually be used for 3 to 4 times, after that, it will lose its effectiveness.

Long-term use is not recommended. So far, there is no record of any side effects of Dangshen, so it can be considered that it has no or minimal side effects.

However, because Dangshen is used for replenishing qi and blood, long-term use of Dangshen tea will result in excessive replenishment, which may harm the body.

Therefore, the amount of Dangshen tea taken each time must be controlled, and it should not be taken for a long time. It is best to take it for a period of time and then stop for a period of time.

【Effects and functions of Dangshen】

1. Strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach

Insufficient qi in the spleen and stomach can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, and loose stools. Dangshen can enhance the function of the spleen and stomach and replenish qi.

2. Replenishing qi and nourishing blood

Replenishing qi can promote blood replenishment, and strengthening the spleen can help with blood production. Therefore, when treating blood deficiency, Dangshen is often used together with other herbs to replenish qi, strengthen the spleen, and help with blood replenishment.

3. Relieving cough and resolving phlegm

The lungs are the master of qi. If the lungs are deficient, there may be symptoms such as shortness of breath, weak speech, weak cough, spontaneous sweating, susceptibility to colds, and uncontrolled phlegm production.

【Methods of consuming Dangshen】

1. Dangshen and Lingzhi Porridge

Take 10 grams of Dangshen, Lingzhi, and ginger, and 100 grams of rice. First, decoct the Dangshen, Lingzhi, and ginger in water, then add rice to cook porridge. Season with salt and eat.

This recipe uses Dangshen and Lingzhi to tonify the spleen and nourish the stomach, and ginger to warm the middle and invigorate the stomach, and stop nausea. It is used for weak spleen and stomach, loss of appetite, nausea, and general weakness.

2. Dangshen and Astragalus Rice Porridge

Take 10 grams of Dangshen, Astragalus, and 100 grams of rice. Decoct the Dangshen and Astragalus in water, then add rice to cook porridge. Season with sugar and eat.

This recipe uses Dangshen and Astragalus to tonify the spleen and lungs, and Astragalus to consolidate the exterior and stop sweating. It is used for lung and spleen deficiency, fatigue, shortness of breath, spontaneous sweating, and loose stools.