Huangqi has the effects of tonifying the middle and benefiting qi, strengthening the body's resistance, and promoting diuresis and reducing swelling. It has certain therapeutic effects on qi-deficiency type constipation. So how should we eat Huangqi to relieve constipation? What should we pay attention to when using Huangqi to treat constipation?
Huangqi Honey Drink
Ingredients: 10g Huangqi, 15g honey.
Directions: Put Huangqi into a cup, pour boiling water, let it cool, then add honey.
Effects: Strengthen the body's resistance, and promote bowel movements.
Huangqi Maidong Drink
Ingredients: 8g Huangqi, 10g Maidong.
Directions: Put Huangqi and Maidong into a cup, pour boiling water, cover and let it steep for 5 minutes.
Effects: Tonify qi and nourish yin, and strengthen the body's resistance.
Huangqi and Danggui Tea
Ingredients:
30g Huangqi, 10g Danggui, 10g Red Dates.
Steps:
1. Wash Huangqi, Danggui, and Red Dates, add appropriate amount of water, boil for 40 minutes, and extract the juice.
2. Add more water to the residue, boil for 30 minutes, and extract the juice. Combine the two juices.
Chenpi Huangqi Congee
Ingredients:
50g raw Huangqi, 100g glutinous rice, 1g dried tangerine peel powder, a little brown sugar.
Directions:
Wash Huangqi, add water to the pot, make a concentrated decoction, cook with glutinous rice and brown sugar. When the congee is almost ready, add dried tangerine peel powder, simmer for a while and it's done.
Precautions for using Huangqi to treat constipation
1. Do not consume excessively.
Huangqi has the function of tonifying qi and can warm and nourish the body. Excessive consumption can cause discomfort and symptoms of excessive internal heat.
2. Not suitable for pregnant women.
Huangqi contains multiple effective components and has the function of tonifying qi and strengthening the body's resistance. It also has a certain diuretic effect. Pregnant women should not consume it to avoid affecting the fetus.
3. Not suitable for those with cold and fever.
Huangqi is a warming and tonifying herb that can tonify the middle, benefit qi, and strengthen the body's resistance. Consuming it when having a cold or fever may worsen the symptoms and hinder the recovery of the body.
