Dangshen has the effects of tonifying the middle and benefiting qi, strengthening the spleen and nourishing the lungs, and nourishing blood and generating body fluids. It is a commonly used qi-tonifying medicinal herb. Dangshen stewed chicken and other dishes are also loved by many people. During pregnancy, various nutrients need to be supplemented. So, can dangshen be eaten when just pregnant?
Can dangshen be eaten when just pregnant?
It can be eaten in moderation.
Early pregnancy is an important stage of fetal organ development. During this period, comprehensive and balanced nutrition needs to be supplemented. Dangshen contains vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and other components, which have the effects of tonifying qi, nourishing blood, generating body fluids, and strengthening the spleen. Taking dangshen in early pregnancy is beneficial for the growth and development of the fetus.
For pregnant women, it can also regulate the body. Dangshen has the effects of tonifying the middle and benefiting qi, and strengthening the spleen and nourishing the lungs. It is suitable for pregnant women with lassitude of limbs, weak spleen and stomach, deficiency of qi and blood, insomnia, and palpitations.
The benefits of eating dangshen when just pregnant
Supplementing nutrition
Dangshen is a qi-tonifying medicinal herb. It has the effects of tonifying the middle and benefiting qi, nourishing blood and generating body fluids, and strengthening the spleen and nourishing the lungs. It contains nutrients such as amino acids, vitamins, and proteins, which can supplement nutrition for pregnant women.
Enhancing immunity
Dangshen has the effect of enhancing immunity. Pregnant women can take it in moderation to improve their body's immune function. It is suitable for pregnant women with deficiency of qi and blood, weakness of limbs, insomnia, and dry mouth.
Nourishing qi and blood
Dangshen not only has the effect of tonifying qi but also can nourish blood and generate body fluids. When combined with red dates, its qi-tonifying and blood-nourishing effects are even better. Dangshen can increase the number of red blood cells and hemoglobin, promote hematopoiesis, and prevent anemia in pregnant women.
Can dangshen be eaten every day when just pregnant?
It is recommended to take it 2-3 times a week.
Dangshen is a nourishing medicinal herb. Moderate consumption can regulate the body and is suitable for pregnant women with deficiency of qi and blood and weak spleen and stomach. Taking it 2-3 times a week is beneficial for pregnant women to absorb its medicinal effects. Long-term and excessive consumption may cause discomfort to pregnant women.
How to eat dangshen when just pregnant?
Dangshen stewed pig's trotters
Main ingredients:
750g pig's trotters, 15g dangshen, 20g red dates, 100g carrots, 7g salt, 2g monosodium glutamate, 10g cooking wine, 3g pepper.
Preparation:
1. Burn off the hair roots on the pig's trotters with fire, soak them in warm water, and then clean them with a small knife. Cut the pig's trotters in half with a knife;
2. Place a frying pan on the fire, add water, bring it to a boil, blanch the pig's trotters until cooked, remove them, clean them with a small knife, and then chop the pig's trotters into pieces and set aside;
3. Wash the carrots and cut them into pieces, wash the red dates with warm water and set aside;
4. Place a casserole on the fire, add water, bring it to a boil, add the pig's trotters and red dates, and switch to low heat and stew until 80% cooked. Then add the carrots;
5. When the pig's trotters are tender and the soup is thick, add salt, monosodium glutamate, cooking wine, and pepper. Adjust the taste, and serve the casserole on the table for consumption.
Dangshen red date stewed pork ribs
Ingredients:
30g dangshen, 8 red dates, 500g pork ribs, ginger, scallion, salt, monosodium glutamate, pepper, cooking wine as needed.
Preparation:
1. Wash the dangshen and cut it into 3cm-long sections. Wash the red dates and remove the cores;
2. Wash the pork ribs and chop them into 4cm-long pieces;
3. Wash the ginger and scallion, lightly smash the ginger, and cut the scallion into sections;
4. Put the pork ribs, dangshen, red dates, ginger, scallion, and cooking wine into a stewing pot;
5. Add an appropriate amount of water, place it on high heat, bring it to a boil, and then simmer until cooked over low heat.
Dangshen chicken soup
Ingredients:
1 chicken neck, 50g dangshen, 50g astragalus root, 8 red dates.
Preparation:
1. Remove the internal organs and tail of the chicken neck, cut it into pieces;
2. Wash the astragalus root, dangshen, and red dates with water;
3. Put all the ingredients into a stewing cup, add enough boiling water;
4. Cover it, stew it over low heat for 3 hours, season it, and serve.
Precautions for pregnant women eating dangshen
1. Do not blindly consume it.
Dangshen is a qi-tonifying medicinal herb. Pregnant women should take it according to their physical condition or under the guidance of a doctor to avoid unnecessary harm.
2. Do not consume it excessively.
Pregnant women can consume dangshen in moderation to tonify qi, nourish blood, enhance immune function, and promote hematopoiesis. Excessive consumption of dangshen may cause symptoms such as internal heat and constipation in pregnant women.
