Wuzi Zi has the effects of astringency and tonifying Qi and generating fluids, while Huang Qi has the effect of tonifying the middle and benefiting Qi. So can Wuzi Zi and Huang Qi be brewed together to drink? What are the benefits of brewing Wuzi Zi and Huang Qi together?
Can Wuzi Zi and Huang Qi be brewed together to drink?
Yes, they can.
Wuzi Zi has sour and sweet tastes, warm nature, and the effects of astringency, tonifying Qi, nourishing fluids, and supplementing the kidneys and calming the mind. Huang Qi has a sweet taste, warm nature, and the effects of tonifying Qi, tonifying the middle, and astringing sweat. The properties of the two herbs do not conflict with each other, and their medicinal effects are similar. Therefore, Wuzi Zi and Huang Qi can be brewed together to drink.
Benefits of brewing Wuzi Zi and Huang Qi together
Consolidating the Lungs and Stopping Coughing
Wuzi Zi has the function of astringing and consolidating, which can tonify the five organs and consolidate Lung Qi to stop coughing. Huang Qi has the function of tonifying and invigorating Lung Qi to stop coughing. Brewing Wuzi Zi and Huang Qi together can be used to treat cough, wheezing, and shortness of breath caused by the deficiency of the lungs and kidneys in the elderly.
Tonifying Qi and Generating Fluids
Both Wuzi Zi and Huang Qi have the effects of tonifying Qi, generating fluids, and relieving thirst. Therefore, brewing Wuzi Zi and Huang Qi together in water has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on thirst and internal heat-induced polydipsia and other conditions.
Astringing the Surface and Stopping Sweating
Wuzi Zi has the characteristic of astringing and consolidating, which can consolidate body fluids. Huang Qi has the functions of tonifying Qi, consolidating the surface, and stopping sweating. Brewing Wuzi Zi and Huang Qi water has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on conditions such as persistent diarrhea, night sweats, and spontaneous sweating.
Protecting and Nourishing the Liver
Wuzi Zi can promote the repair and regeneration of liver cells, inhibit liver damage, or repair damaged liver cells to some extent. In addition, it can also inhibit the activity of alanine aminotransferase. Therefore, brewing Wuzi Zi and Huang Qi water has a certain health benefits for the liver.
How to brew Wuzi Zi and Huang Qi water
Ingredients: 5g Wuzi Zi, 10g Huang Qi.
Instructions:
1. Crush Wuzi Zi and put it in a teapot with Huang Qi.
2. Pour boiling water and brew.
3. Cover and let it steep for 15-20 minutes.
4. When it cools down slightly, it can be consumed as tea.
5. During the process, you can add more water 3-4 times, once a day.
Precautions for drinking Wuzi Zi
1. Prevent Allergies
A small part of the population may experience allergic reactions such as fever, headache, urticaria, nausea, and vomiting when taking Wuzi Zi. If you are unsure if you are allergic, you can first drink a small amount of Wuzi Zi rock sugar water and observe for about 1 hour. If there is no discomfort, you can continue to take it.
2. Pay Attention to Dosage
The usual medicinal dosage of Wuzi Zi is 2-6 grams, and excessive consumption should be avoided. If you take more than 13-18 grams of Wuzi Zi, you may experience belching, acid reflux, stomach pain, and burning sensation in the stomach.
3. Not Suitable for Early-stage Cough
Wuzi Zi has a certain effect of consolidating the lungs and stopping coughing, and has a certain tonifying effect. It can be used to treat chronic cough and dry cough. However, in the early stage of cough, treatment should focus on dispersing. Taking Wuzi Zi may cause pathogenic factors to be trapped in the body, worsening the symptoms.
4. Not Suitable for Early-stage Eruptions
Wuzi Zi has a sour taste and astringent effect, and in the early stage of eruptions, the treatment should focus on dispersing and promoting the eruption. Taking Wuzi Zi may retain pathogenic factors and worsen the symptoms of eruptions.
Precautions for drinking Huang Qi
1. Pay Attention to Dosage
The general medicinal dosage of Huang Qi is 9-30 grams. Huang Qi has a warm nature and should not be taken excessively. Excessive consumption may cause internal deficiency fire, leading to a series of symptoms of excessive internal heat.
2. Not Suitable for Pregnant Women
Huang Qi has the effect of tonifying Qi and promoting the development of blood and flesh. Pregnant women taking Huang Qi may cause excessive fetal development, leading to difficult labor due to the large size of the fetus.
3. Not Suitable for Those with Damp-heat Accumulation
Symptoms such as yellow greasy tongue coating, bitter taste, and dry throat indicate damp-heat accumulation. Huang Qi has a relatively warm tonifying nature. If taken alone by those with damp-heat accumulation, it may exacerbate the symptoms. It is recommended to use it in combination with other heat-clearing and dampness-dispelling herbs under the guidance of a doctor.
4. Not Suitable for Those with Excessive Heat and Toxins
Symptoms such as various suppurative infections, dry and sore throat, and yellow dry tongue coating indicate excessive heat and toxins. Huang Qi has the function of tonifying Qi and lifting Qi. Taking Huang Qi may exacerbate the symptoms in those with excessive heat and toxins.
