I heard that prepared rehmannia can nourish the blood, nourish the liver and kidneys. I usually also like to drink alcohol, and I want to use prepared rehmannia to soak in alcohol. Can prepared rehmannia be used to make alcohol?
Can prepared rehmannia be used to make alcohol?
Yes, it can.
Prepared rehmannia is a Chinese medicinal herb with a sweet taste and a slightly warm nature. It has the effects of nourishing the blood, nourishing the yin, and nourishing the essence. Alcohol is a good semi-polar organic solvent, and the active ingredients in prepared rehmannia are easily soluble in alcohol. In addition, alcohol has the function of promoting the release of the medicinal properties. By using alcohol, the efficacy of prepared rehmannia can be fully exerted and the therapeutic effect can be improved. Therefore, prepared rehmannia can be used to make alcohol.
The effects and functions of prepared rehmannia soaked in alcohol
Blood nourishing
Prepared rehmannia is sweet and warm, and it is an essential herb for nourishing the blood and supplementing deficiency. Its active ingredients can promote the recovery of red blood cells and hemoglobin in the body, and promote the proliferation and differentiation of hematopoietic stem cells and hematopoietic progenitor cells. It has a strong blood-nourishing effect. Prepared rehmannia soaked in alcohol can assist in the treatment of blood deficiency, pale complexion, dizziness and palpitations, insomnia, and irregular menstruation.
Nourishing the liver and kidneys
Prepared rehmannia is good at nourishing the kidney yin and nourishing the essence, and it is an essential herb for nourishing the liver and kidneys. Prepared rehmannia soaked in alcohol has a certain helping effect on liver and kidney yin deficiency, lumbago and weakness, steaming bones and tidal fever, night sweats and nocturnal emissions, dizziness and tinnitus, and other symptoms of deficiency of essence and blood.
Enhancing immunity
The extract of prepared rehmannia contains rehmannin, which can protect macrophage phagocytic function and help inhibit antibody-producing cells. Drinking prepared rehmannia soaked in alcohol in moderation can help enhance the body's immune function to a certain extent and enhance the body's ability to resist diseases.
How to make prepared rehmannia soaked in alcohol
Ingredients: 120g of prepared rehmannia, 60g of goji berries, 1500ml of white wine.
1. Rinse the prepared rehmannia and goji berries and drain the water.
2. Slice the prepared rehmannia and wrap it together with the goji berries in a gauze bag.
3. Place the prepared rehmannia and goji berries in a bottle.
4. Pour in the white wine, seal it, and shake well.
5. Place it in a cool and dry place and shake it once a day.
6. It can be consumed after about 20 days.
7. Drink 15-20ml at a time, 1-2 times a day.
Precautions when drinking prepared rehmannia soaked in alcohol
1. Do not drink excessively
It is generally recommended to drink 15-20ml of prepared rehmannia soaked in alcohol each time, 1-2 times a day. For those who can tolerate alcohol well, the amount can be increased appropriately, but excessive consumption of prepared rehmannia may cause adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal discomfort, bloating, and indigestion. Excessive alcohol consumption can also stimulate the intestines and stomach, which is not conducive to gastrointestinal health.
2. Do not consume with radish and "three whites"
"Three whites" refers to the white part of green onions, leeks, and garlic. Radish has the function of reducing qi, and the smell of the "three whites" is pungent and dispersing, and they have strong dispersing effects. Taking prepared rehmannia together with them will reduce the nourishing effect of prepared rehmannia. Therefore, it is not advisable to eat radish and "three whites" after drinking prepared rehmannia soaked in alcohol.
Contraindications for drinking prepared rehmannia soaked in alcohol
1. People with weak spleen and stomach
People with weak spleen and stomach, who have symptoms such as abdominal distension, loss of appetite, pale complexion, and loose stools, should not drink prepared rehmannia soaked in alcohol. The sticky nature of prepared rehmannia can hinder digestion. Taking it with weak spleen and stomach will aggravate the burden on the spleen and stomach, resulting in worsened symptoms.
2. People with qi stagnation and phlegm accumulation
People with localized lumps, chest tightness, rib pain, and slippery pulse, indicating qi stagnation and phlegm accumulation, should not drink prepared rehmannia soaked in alcohol. The sticky and greasy nature of prepared rehmannia is not easily digested. Taking it may aggravate the symptoms of phlegm dampness and lead to discomfort.
3. People with cold or flu
According to traditional Chinese medicine, it is not advisable to tonify the body during a cold or flu. Prepared rehmannia is a tonifying herb, so drinking prepared rehmannia soaked in alcohol may worsen cold symptoms or prolong the duration of the illness.
4. People with hypertension
People with hypertension should be cautious when drinking prepared rehmannia soaked in alcohol because alcohol can stimulate vasoconstriction, which may directly increase blood pressure.
