Huangqi, also known as astragalus, is used for various qi deficiency conditions. Huangqi stewed chicken is not only a delicious dish, but also a medicinal food used for daily health maintenance and disease prevention. So, what are the benefits of Huangqi stewed chicken?
Tonifies Qi and Nourishes Blood
Huangqi has excellent Qi tonifying effects and is used for conditions such as weak yang qi, lung qi deficiency, and various forms of qi deficiency and weakness. Chicken meat is warm and sweet, and it has the effects of nourishing Qi and blood, tonifying the kidneys and essence, and promoting blood circulation. Stewing chicken with Huangqi can be used for postpartum Qi and blood deficiency, pale complexion, and other symptoms. Especially when using Huangqi with black-boned chicken, it has a good effect on palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, and blurred vision caused by Qi and blood deficiency.
Tonifies Spleen and Nourishes Stomach
Huangqi can tonify Qi and invigorate the spleen. Chicken meat is warm and sweet, and it has the ability to warm the middle and tonify Qi, and invigorate the spleen and stomach. It is easy to digest and absorb, without burdening the intestines and stomach. Therefore, Huangqi stewed chicken can invigorate the spleen and nourish the stomach, relieving symptoms of indigestion.
Promotes Lactation
Huangqi stewed chicken has the effect of tonifying Qi and blood, dilating the coronary arteries, and improving myocardial blood supply. Therefore, it can stimulate the secretion and excretion of breast milk, solving the problem of insufficient milk supply caused by Qi and blood deficiency. It is suitable for women who have postpartum insufficient milk supply due to Qi and blood deficiency.
Treats Postpartum Night Sweats
Women are prone to Yin and blood deficiency after childbirth, which can lead to postpartum night sweats. Huangqi can be used to treat both spontaneous sweating caused by physical weakness and night sweats caused by Yin deficiency. Huangqi stewed chicken not only relieves postpartum night sweats, but also replenishes the nutrients needed by women after childbirth.
Boosts Immunity
Huangqi has the ability to enhance immunity and is often used to prevent colds. Huangqi decoction has a good preventive and health-promoting effect. Chicken meat contains rich proteins and vitamin C, which are easily digested and absorbed. It has the ability to enhance physical strength and strengthen the body. Therefore, Huangqi stewed chicken can help improve immunity.
Recipe for Huangqi Stewed Chicken
Ingredients: 1 hen, 30g of Huangqi, 30g of Dangshen.
Instructions: 1. Remove impurities from Dangshen and Huangqi, and slice them.
2. Slaughter the hen, remove feathers and internal organs, and wash it.
3. Cut scallions into sections, and slice ginger.
4. Put the chicken, Huangqi, Dangshen, ginger, and scallions into a stew pot, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, skim off the foam, and then simmer over low heat until the chicken is fully cooked.
Effects: Nourishes Qi and blood, invigorates the spleen and nourishes the stomach.
