Rhizoma Rehmanniae is a medicinal herb that is also used as a food. It has no obvious toxic side effects and is often used to make soups, congee, and tea. So how much Rhizoma Rehmanniae can be consumed in a day?
How much Rhizoma Rehmanniae can be consumed in a day?
10-30 grams.
It is generally recommended to consume around 10-30 grams of Rhizoma Rehmanniae per day. Although Rhizoma Rehmanniae has no obvious toxic side effects, it has a greasy nature and is not easily digested. Consuming too much may cause bloating, diarrhea, loss of appetite, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.
What to do if you consume too much Rhizoma Rehmanniae?
1. Stop consuming Rhizoma Rehmanniae immediately.
If you have consumed too much Rhizoma Rehmanniae, you should stop taking it immediately. If the symptoms are mild, stopping the consumption of Rhizoma Rehmanniae for a period of time will usually allow the symptoms to naturally disappear without any special treatment.
2. Drink plenty of water.
After consuming too much Rhizoma Rehmanniae, you can drink plenty of water to help dilute the concentration of Rhizoma Rehmanniae in the stomach and intestines. This can help alleviate the discomfort to some extent.
3. Induce vomiting.
If you have consumed too much Rhizoma Rehmanniae and experience abdominal pain, nausea, itching, or other discomfort, you can induce vomiting appropriately to help eliminate the Rhizoma Rehmanniae from your body. This can help prevent the symptoms from worsening to some extent.
4. Seek medical attention.
If you have consumed too much Rhizoma Rehmanniae and the discomfort symptoms are severe or if you experience palpitations, shortness of breath, or other discomfort, you should immediately go to the hospital for detoxification, fluid replacement, and other symptomatic treatments to prevent the condition from worsening.
Can Rhizoma Rehmanniae be consumed long-term?
In general, it is not recommended to consume Rhizoma Rehmanniae long-term.
Rhizoma Rehmanniae has a greasy nature and is not easily digested. Long-term consumption may affect the digestion of the spleen and stomach and hinder the normal functioning of the spleen and stomach. Therefore, unless there are special circumstances, it is generally not recommended to consume Rhizoma Rehmanniae long-term.
If long-term consumption of Rhizoma Rehmanniae is required for the treatment of a certain disease, it is recommended to consult a doctor and use it in combination with other spleen-tonifying and stomach-nourishing herbs such as dried tangerine peel and Amomum fruit under the guidance of a doctor.
What should be noted when consuming Rhizoma Rehmanniae?
1. Avoid blind consumption.
Pregnant women have a special constitution, and Rhizoma Rehmanniae is a medicinal herb. It is recommended that pregnant women consult a doctor before taking Rhizoma Rehmanniae and use it under the guidance of a doctor.
2. Do not consume excessive amounts.
Pregnant women should not consume excessive amounts of Rhizoma Rehmanniae. On the one hand, the full medicinal effects may not be fully absorbed, and on the other hand, the greasy nature of Rhizoma Rehmanniae makes it difficult to digest, which may affect the digestion function of the spleen and stomach.
3. Avoid using iron utensils for decoction.
According to "Yao Jian" (an ancient Chinese medicine book): "If it encounters iron utensils, it will consume the kidneys." Therefore, when decocting Rhizoma Rehmanniae, it is advisable to avoid using copper or iron utensils, as the components in Rhizoma Rehmanniae may react with copper or iron, thereby reducing the efficacy of Rhizoma Rehmanniae or producing substances that are harmful to the human body.
4. Do not consume with radishes and "three whites".
"Ben Cao Pin Hui Jing Yao" records: "Avoid radishes, scallion whites, leek whites, and garlic whites." Radishes have the function of reducing qi, and the "three whites" (scallion whites, leek whites, and garlic whites) have a strong dispersing effect. Consuming Rhizoma Rehmanniae together with them may reduce the nourishing effect of Rhizoma Rehmanniae.
5. Not suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach.
People with weak spleen and stomach, who experience symptoms such as abdominal distention, loss of appetite, pale complexion, and loose stools, should not consume Rhizoma Rehmanniae. The greasy nature of Rhizoma Rehmanniae may hinder digestion, and consuming it may increase the burden on the spleen and stomach, aggravating the existing discomfort symptoms.
6. Not suitable for people with qi stagnation and phlegm excess.
People with local swelling, chest tightness, rib pain, and a wiry and slippery pulse, indicating qi stagnation and phlegm excess, should not consume Rhizoma Rehmanniae. The greasy nature of Rhizoma Rehmanniae makes it difficult to digest, and consuming it may worsen the symptoms of phlegm dampness, leading to increased discomfort.
7. Not suitable for people with colds.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, it is not advisable to tonify the body during a cold, and Rhizoma Rehmanniae is a nourishing herb. Consuming it during a cold may worsen the symptoms of the cold or prolong the duration of the cold.
Methods of consuming Rhizoma Rehmanniae
Rhizoma Rehmanniae and Goji Berry Wine
Ingredients: 120 grams of Rhizoma Rehmanniae, 60 grams of Goji berries, 1500 milliliters of white wine.
1. Rinse the Rhizoma Rehmanniae and Goji berries and drain the excess water.
2. Slice the Rhizoma Rehmanniae and wrap it together with the Goji berries in a piece of gauze.
3. Place the Rhizoma Rehmanniae and Goji berries in a wine bottle.
4. Pour in the white wine, seal the bottle, and shake well.
5. Store it in a cool and dry place, shaking it once a day.
6. It can be consumed after about 20 days.
Rhizoma Rehmanniae and Chicken Stew
Ingredients: 1 chicken, 30 grams of Rhizoma Rehmanniae, 5 grams of ginseng, 10 grams of Ophiopogon japonicus, 10 jujubes, ginger and salt to taste.
1. Clean the chicken.
2. Cut the Rhizoma Rehmanniae into pieces, slice the ginseng, remove the pits from the jujubes, and slice the ginger.
3. Put all the ingredients into a pot and add water.
4. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for about 2 hours.
5. Season with salt before serving.
Rhizoma Rehmanniae Porridge
Ingredients: 15 grams of Rhizoma Rehmanniae, 50 grams of glutinous rice, rock sugar to taste.
1. Cut the Rhizoma Rehmanniae into slices and put them in a pot.
2. Add about 500 milliliters of water and bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes. Strain the liquid and set it aside.
4. Wash the glutinous rice and cook it in the liquid along with an appropriate amount of water to make porridge.
5. Add rock sugar when the porridge is cooked, and cook for a while longer.
