Dangshen has the effects of tonifying the middle and benefiting qi, strengthening the spleen and nourishing the lungs, and nourishing blood and generating fluids. It is suitable for those with deficiency of qi and blood, and internal heat and thirst. It is a good health-preserving medicinal herb. Can elderly people eat Dangshen every day? What are the benefits of elderly people eating Dangshen?
Can elderly people eat Dangshen every day?
Elderly people can eat it in small amounts for a long time.
Dangshen is a common qi-tonifying medicinal herb. It has the functions of tonifying qi, nourishing fluids, invigorating the spleen, and nourishing the lungs. It is mild in nature and sweet in taste. It can be used to replace ginseng for nourishing the body. However, when qi deficiency is severe, ginseng is still needed to replenish the original qi. As a nourishing medicinal herb, Dangshen needs to be consumed in small amounts for a long time to achieve certain therapeutic effects, especially for the elderly who have slower absorption of medicinal effects. Long-term consumption is required to achieve the effect of health preservation.
Benefits of elderly people eating Dangshen
Tonifying the middle and benefiting qi
Dangshen is a common qi-tonifying medicinal herb. The effect of moistening the lungs and nourishing yin, and tonifying the middle and benefiting qi can be enhanced. Dangshen is often used in combination with astragalus, white atractylodes, poria cocos, and dioscorea opposita to enhance the function of invigorating the spleen and tonifying qi. For those with deficiency of both qi and blood, it can be combined with cooked rehmannia root and angelica sinensis to tonify the blood.
Invigorating the spleen and nourishing the lungs
Dangshen has the effect of invigorating the spleen and nourishing the lungs, and can be used for symptoms such as spleen and stomach qi deficiency, poor appetite, and loss of appetite. Dangshen is often used in combination with white atractylodes and licorice to invigorate the qi and strengthen the spleen. For those with deficiency of both spleen and lung qi, it can be combined with astragalus, angelica sinensis, ginger, and acanthisideae.
Nourishing blood and generating fluids
Dangshen has the functions of nourishing qi and invigorating the spleen, and generating fluids and nourishing blood. It is often used for symptoms such as deficiency of spleen and lung qi, internal heat and thirst. It can not only replenish nutrients but also relieve symptoms, making it a good health-preserving medicinal herb.
Nourishing the heart and calming the mind
Dangshen can nourish qi and nourish blood, and is suitable for those with deficiency of both qi and blood. It can be used for symptoms such as shortness of breath and panting caused by lung qi deficiency, lack of energy and lazy speech, pale complexion due to blood deficiency, and palpitations and dizziness. Moderate consumption by the elderly can invigorate the spleen, nourish the stomach, and resist aging.
Enhancing immunity
Dangshen contains effective ingredients such as polysaccharides, saponins, and alkaloids, which can increase the number and function of phagocytes, thereby improving immunity. It can also promote hematopoietic function, prevent ulcers, and improve brain function. Moderate consumption by the elderly can delay aging.
Promoting hematopoietic function
Dangshen can increase the number of red blood cells and hemoglobin, and promote hematopoietic function. It has the effect of tonifying qi and nourishing blood, and is suitable for those with deficiency of qi and blood. It has good therapeutic effects on symptoms such as pale complexion and deficiency of both qi and blood.
How much Dangshen is suitable for elderly people to eat?
6-15 grams is appropriate.
Dangshen contains polysaccharides, saponins, alkaloids, and other effective ingredients, which have the effects of enhancing immunity, improving memory, promoting hematopoietic function, and preventing ulcers. The general dosage is 6-15 grams. Excessive consumption may cause discomfort and symptoms of excessive internal heat.
How should elderly people eat Dangshen?
Dangshen and jujube tea
Ingredients
20 grams of Dangshen, 8 jujubes, 3 grams of green tea.
Instructions
1. Wash the Xinjiang jujubes, remove the pits, and slice them.
2. Rinse the Dangshen and green tea with warm water.
3. Put the Dangshen, green tea, and jujubes into a pot and simmer for 3 minutes after boiling. It can be consumed.
Dangshen and crucian carp soup
Ingredients
1 crucian carp (about 250 grams), 4 pieces of tofu, 30 grams of Dangshen, 10 grams of cooked ham, 50 grams of lean pork.
Instructions
1. Gut the crucian carp, drain the water, and fry it in a pan. Set it aside. Slice the lean pork.
2. Boil the lean pork slices, ham, and Dangshen in meat broth, then add the crucian carp and tofu. Boil with high heat, then simmer for 20 minutes on low heat. Season with salt, monosodium glutamate, and cilantro.
Dangshen and chicken soup
Ingredients
1 chicken neck, 50 grams of Dangshen, 50 grams of red dates, 50 grams of radix pseudostellariae.
Instructions
1. Clean the chicken neck, remove the internal organs and tail, and cut into pieces.
2. Rinse the radix pseudostellariae, Dangshen, and red dates separately with water.
3. Put all the ingredients into a stewing pot, add an appropriate amount of boiling water.
4. Cover the pot, stew over low heat for 3 hours, season and serve.
Precautions for elderly people eating Dangshen
1. It is not suitable for people with excess or heat syndrome.
Dangshen is a common qi-tonifying medicinal herb. Taking it for people with excess or heat syndrome may worsen their condition.
2. It is not suitable for people with qi stagnation or excessive internal heat.
People with qi stagnation often experience chest tightness, frequent sighing, and abdominal distension and pain. They should take qi-regulating and blood-activating medicinal herbs such as hawthorn, chuanxiong, and cyperus rotundus. Dangshen has the effect of tonifying qi, and taking it for people with qi stagnation or excessive internal heat may worsen their condition.
3. It should not be consumed with radishes.
Radishes are rich in vitamins, amino acids, and other nutrients, and have a strong qi-regulating effect. Dangshen is a qi-tonifying medicinal herb. Taking them together may affect the absorption of medicinal effects.
4. It should not be consumed with strong tea.
Strong tea contains tannic acid, which can react with the active ingredients in Dangshen, forming insoluble precipitates that can irritate the gastrointestinal tract and affect the effectiveness of Dangshen.
5. It should not be consumed with Euphorbia.
"Dangshen is incompatible with Euphorbia." Taking Dangshen and Euphorbia together may have toxic side effects.
