Moderation and Individuality: The Art of Consuming Medicinal Liquor for Health

The role of medicinal liquor is very extensive, including both health-enhancing medicinal liquors and medicinal liquors with the ability to expel evil and treat diseases. These medicinal liquors can generally be divided into internal and external use, with most external use medicinal liquors not suitable for internal use, but there are a few that can be used both internally and externally. Only internal use of medicinal liquors will be discussed here.

The dosage of medicinal liquor should be moderate. "Good flowers half open, fine wine slightly intoxicating." Drinking should not be excessive. Depending on individual tolerance to alcohol, the usual dosage is 10 to 30 milliliters per intake, once in the morning and evening, or adjusted according to the condition, nature of the medicine, and concentration of the liquor. Sometimes, it can also start with a small dose and gradually transition to the regular dosage or be taken after diluting with water.

Age and physiological characteristics should be taken into account when taking medicinal liquor. Pregnant and lactating women generally should not drink medicinal liquor, and women with normal menstrual periods should not take medicinal liquor with strong blood-activating and stasis-removing functions. Elderly and weak individuals have slower metabolism, so the dosage of medicinal liquor should be appropriately reduced. For young and middle-aged adults taking medicinal liquors for treatment, the dosage can be relatively larger. Children are easily harmed by alcohol and are prone to alcohol poisoning, so they generally should not take medicinal liquor. However, if the condition requires it, a proper amount should be taken or external application can be used.

The timing and temperature of taking medicinal liquor should be well controlled. Generally, it should be taken before meals or before bedtime. Taking it with meals can facilitate the rapid absorption of the medicinal properties and faster effectiveness. It is recommended to drink the medicinal liquor in a relaxed manner to facilitate the warming and nourishing effects of the medicinal liquor.

The dosage of medicinal liquor should be moderate and excessive dosage should be avoided. Therapeutic medicinal liquors should be stopped once the condition improves. They should not be taken for a long time. Health-enhancing medicinal liquors should also be taken moderately, without overconsumption. Different medicinal liquors with different therapeutic effects should be avoided from being used simultaneously to avoid affecting the treatment effectiveness.

Other precautions for taking medicinal liquor: It is generally not advisable to mix it with other alcoholic beverages. Do not take it immediately after drinking alcohol. Avoid drinking alcohol when feeling angry. Avoid taking a hot bath immediately after drinking alcohol.

Medicinal liquor should be enjoyed alone. Due to the targeted effects of medicinal liquor, especially individually tailored medicinal liquors, they are often only suitable for specific individuals. Therefore, it is best to enjoy it alone and stop once the desired effect is achieved. Unless there are others with the same condition, it is not advisable for everyone to consume the same medicinal liquor. Lin Qingxuan divided drinking into three different realms: superior, medium, and inferior. Drinking for health should be the highest realm of superior.

Therefore, for the sake of health, it is natural to enjoy it alone, which is the highest realm of superior drinking. Because the superior drinking method mentioned by Lin Qingxuan only focuses on the state of mind, while the health-enhancing solitary enjoyment also takes into account the cultivation of oneself, allowing both body and mind to reach a good state. If you don't believe it, try comparing it. What we are pursuing is the cultivation of both body and mind, and the enjoyment of health with alcohol.