Black goji berries have the effect of nourishing the kidneys and benefiting essence, while Cistanche has the reputation of "desert beauty" and high medicinal value, with the effects of nourishing kidney yang, benefiting essence and blood, and moisturizing the intestines. Can black goji berries be soaked in alcohol with Cistanche?
Can Black Goji Berries be Soaked in Alcohol with Cistanche?
Yes, they can.
Black goji berries, which originate from Tibetan medicine, have the effects of nourishing the kidneys and benefiting essence, nourishing the liver and improving eyesight, and generating saliva and quenching thirst. They are suitable for symptoms such as soreness and weakness in the waist and knees, dizziness, asthenia cough, and spermatorrhea.
Cistanche is warm in nature and sweet in taste. It has the functions of nourishing kidney yang, benefiting essence and blood, and moisturizing the intestines. It can be used for impotence, spermatorrhea, dryness and constipation of the intestines, kidney yang deficiency, prolonged menstrual periods, turbidity, and cold uterus infertility.
Black goji berries and Cistanche have similar medicinal properties, and there is no conflict between them. Consuming them together can enhance the medicinal effect. Alcohol has an invigorating effect and can help the medicinal effect go upward. Therefore, black goji berries can be soaked in alcohol with Cistanche.
The Ratio of Black Goji Berries to Cistanche in Alcohol Soaking
No specific ratio.
There is no specific ratio for soaking black goji berries and Cistanche in alcohol. Generally, the ratio is mostly 1:2 or 1:3. Both black goji berries and Cistanche are nourishing medicinal materials, and excessive consumption is not recommended. Some medicinal materials may react with each other, so it is best to consult a professional Chinese medicine practitioner for guidance and match the alcohol formula according to specific conditions.
The Effects of Black Goji Berries and Cistanche Alcohol Soaking
Nourishing the Kidneys and Strengthening Yang
Cistanche can activate the adrenal glands and release corticosteroids, stimulate the secretion of pituitary luteinizing hormone, improve the body's regulatory mechanism, and promote growth and development. Black goji berries contain various nutrients and have the effect of nourishing the kidneys and benefiting essence. Soaking them in alcohol with Cistanche can enhance the effect of nourishing the kidneys and strengthening yang.
Anti-aging and Anti-aging
Black goji berries contain a large amount of anthocyanins, which have antioxidant effects and can eliminate free radicals, thus having anti-aging effects. Cistanche can enhance the activity of superoxide dismutase in cells. Therefore, regularly drinking black goji berries and Cistanche alcohol can have anti-aging effects.
Enhancing Immunity
Black goji berries contain fats, sugars, amino acids, minerals, and other ingredients, which can promote cell immune function and have the effects of anti-aging and enhancing immunity. Cistanche can enhance the phagocytic function of macrophages and improve the body's immune system. Black goji berries and Cistanche alcohol can enhance immunity.
Taboos for Soaking Black Goji Berries and Cistanche in Alcohol
Choosing the Right Alcohol Soaking Container
The best choice for alcohol soaking containers is pottery jars, glass vessels, or clay jars. It is not recommended to use plastic or metal containers for alcohol soaking, as they may undergo chemical reactions and produce harmful substances.
Choosing Alcohol with Appropriate Alcohol Content
Alcohol with a slightly higher alcohol content is more effective in killing bacteria, pathogens, and microorganisms carried on the medicinal materials. During the soaking process, the water content of the raw materials will dilute the alcohol content, and the alcohol content will also decrease with longer storage time. Therefore, alcohol with an alcohol content of 55-60 degrees is the most suitable for long-term storage of medicinal alcohol.
How to Soak Black Goji Berries and Cistanche in Alcohol
Cistanche and Deer Horn Black Goji Berry Wine
Ingredients
Deer horn glue, Cistanche, and black goji berries, each 40 grams, high-quality white wine 1500 grams, rock sugar 60 grams.
Instructions
1. Put all the ingredients into a container and soak them in white wine.
2. After 15 days, open the container, filter out the residue, and mix in the rock sugar syrup.
3. Take 10 milliliters twice a day, on an empty stomach before meals.
Use: Warm yang and nourish the kidneys, with symptoms of diminished essence and blood, dizziness, and weakness in the limbs.
Black Goji Berry and Cistanche Wine
Ingredients
150 grams of black goji berries, 50 grams of Cistanche, 1500 grams of pure grain white wine.
Instructions
1. Remove impurities from the black goji berries, wash them, and dry them.
2. Put them in a wine jar and pour in the white wine, sealing the jar.
3. Soak for 7-10 days. Take twice a day, 1 small wine cup each time.
Use: Nourish the five viscera, night blindness, dizziness, anemia, spermatorrhea, and watery eyes in the wind.
