Last month, I soaked Shu Di Huang in alcohol. Today, when I was ready to drink it, I found that the alcohol turned black. I would like to ask what to do if Shu Di Huang soaked in alcohol turns black.
What to do if Shu Di Huang soaked in alcohol turns black
There's no need to worry too much.
The black color of Shu Di Huang soaked in alcohol is caused by the medicinal ingredients of Shu Di Huang dissolving in alcohol, and it has no toxic side effects. So there's no need to worry too much, just take it as usual.
Why is Shu Di Huang soaked in alcohol black
Shu Di Huang is processed from raw Rehmannia by steaming and drying. In the drying process, Shu Di Huang undergoes carbonization reaction, resulting in a shiny black color. During the process of soaking Shu Di Huang in alcohol, the medicinal ingredients of Shu Di Huang react with alcohol and fully merge with it, resulting in the black color of the alcohol.
How to soak Shu Di Huang in alcohol
Ingredients: 120g Shu Di Huang, 60g Goji berries, 1500ml white wine.
1. Rinse the Shu Di Huang and Goji berries, and drain excess water.
2. Slice the Shu Di Huang and wrap it together with the Goji berries in a gauze bag.
3. Put the Shu Di Huang and Goji berries into a wine bottle.
4. Pour in the white wine, seal it, and shake well.
5. Store it in a cool and dry place, shake it once a day.
6. It can be consumed after about 20 days.
How to drink Shu Di Huang soaked in alcohol
Drink 15-20ml each time, 1-2 times a day.
The general recommendation is to drink 15-20ml of Shu Di Huang soaked in alcohol each time, 1-2 times a day. The amount can be adjusted according to personal alcohol tolerance, but excessive consumption is not advisable. Shu Di Huang has a greasy quality and excessive consumption can hinder digestion and be detrimental to gastrointestinal health. Excessive alcohol consumption can also cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
Contraindications for drinking Shu Di Huang soaked in alcohol
1. People with weak spleen and stomach
People with weak spleen and stomach should not drink Shu Di Huang soaked in alcohol. Shu Di Huang has a greasy quality and can hinder digestion. Taking it with weak spleen and stomach can further burden the digestive system and worsen symptoms such as abdominal distension, loss of appetite, pale complexion, and loose stools.
2. People with qi stagnation and phlegm accumulation
People with localized lumps, chest tightness, rib pain, and slippery pulse should not drink Shu Di Huang soaked in alcohol. Shu Di Huang has a greasy nature and is not easily digested. Taking it may worsen symptoms of phlegm accumulation in people with qi stagnation and phlegm accumulation.
3. People with cold or flu
According to traditional Chinese medicine, it is not advisable to tonify the body during a cold or flu. Shu Di Huang is a tonic herb, and taking it during a cold or flu may worsen symptoms or prolong the duration of the illness.
4. People with hypertension
People with hypertension should use caution when drinking Shu Di Huang soaked in alcohol because alcohol can stimulate vasoconstriction, which may directly lead to an increase in blood pressure.
