I have been feeling unwell recently, and my doctor recommended that I drink some water infused with schisandra chinensis, but I find it difficult to drink. I'm wondering if I can cook schisandra chinensis into porridge instead. Can schisandra chinensis be cooked into porridge?
Can schisandra chinensis be cooked into porridge?
Yes, it can.
Schisandra chinensis is a famous Chinese herbal medicine with a sour and sweet taste and a warm nature. It has the effects of nourishing the lungs, nourishing the kidneys, generating body fluids, stopping sweating, and astringing essence. It can be used to treat symptoms such as lung deficiency coughing, dry mouth and thirst, spontaneous sweating, etc. Cooking it into porridge is a good way to consume it. On the one hand, it allows the medicinal components in schisandra chinensis to be fully extracted without waste, and on the other hand, it can also provide a satiating and spleen-strengthening effect. Therefore, schisandra chinensis can be cooked into porridge.
How to make schisandra chinensis porridge
Ingredients: 10g schisandra chinensis, 10g jujube, 100g glutinous rice, appropriate amount of rock sugar.
Instructions:
1. Crush the schisandra chinensis and remove the pits from the jujube.
2. Wash the glutinous rice and add it to a pot along with the schisandra chinensis and jujube.
3. Add an appropriate amount of water to cook the porridge.
4. After the porridge is cooked, add an appropriate amount of rock sugar and cook for another 5 minutes.
5. Take it once in the morning and once in the evening.
Who is schisandra chinensis porridge suitable for?
For those with long-term cough or weak cough
Schisandra chinensis has the effect of tonifying the five organs, benefiting deficiency, and astringing lung qi to stop coughing. Schisandra chinensis porridge can serve as an auxiliary treatment for cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, and palpitation caused by lung and kidney deficiency.
For those with spontaneous sweating or night sweats
Schisandra chinensis has astringent and consolidating properties, and it can help to control excessive sweating and persistent diarrhea. Drinking schisandra chinensis porridge can provide certain assistance and improvement for people with symptoms of spontaneous sweating, night sweats, and persistent diarrhea.
For those with palpitation and insomnia
Schisandra chinensis has the effect of nourishing the kidneys and calming the mind. Its active ingredients have a certain inhibitory effect on the central nervous system. Schisandra chinensis porridge can help improve sleep and alleviate insomnia to some extent. Therefore, it is suitable for those with palpitation and insomnia to drink schisandra chinensis porridge in moderation.
Who should not drink schisandra chinensis porridge?
For those with early-stage cough
Schisandra chinensis has a sour taste and has a strong astringent effect on the lungs. It is good for treating long-term cough and weak cough. However, for those with early-stage cough caused by external pathogens, the treatment should focus on dispersing and expelling the pathogens. Drinking schisandra chinensis porridge may worsen symptoms such as cough and headache caused by external pathogens.
For those with initial-stage rash
The treatment of initial-stage rash should focus on dispersing and clearing the rash. Schisandra chinensis has a strong astringent and consolidating effect. Drinking schisandra chinensis porridge may aggravate the condition of the rash and even cause other discomfort symptoms.
What should be noted when drinking schisandra chinensis porridge?
1. Pay attention to the dosage
The recommended dosage of schisandra chinensis is generally 2-6 grams. Since schisandra chinensis is a type of Chinese herbal medicine, excessive consumption should be avoided. If consumed in a single dose of more than 13-18 grams, it may cause adverse reactions such as burning sensation in the stomach, belching, acid reflux, nausea, and vomiting.
2. Prevent allergies
A small portion of the population may experience allergies or toxic side effects when consuming schisandra chinensis, such as urticaria, fever, headache, nausea, etc. If you are unsure whether you are allergic to it, you can start by consuming a small amount of schisandra chinensis porridge and observe for about an hour. If there are no adverse reactions, you can continue to consume it.
