Western ginseng contains various nutrients such as amino acids, vitamins, and proteins. It has several benefits including enhancing the immune system, improving sleep, relieving fatigue, and enhancing memory. The most common way to consume Western ginseng is by steeping it in water. What is the best way to steep Western ginseng for optimal effects?
Western Ginseng and Sanqi - Assisting in Lowering Blood Pressure
Ingredients
Western ginseng, Sanqi, honey (as needed)
Directions
1. Grind the Western ginseng and Sanqi into powder and mix them evenly.
2. Take the Western ginseng and Sanqi powder, put it in a cup, and pour boiling water over it.
3. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes, then add honey to taste.
Effects: Tonifies qi, generates body fluids, and promotes blood circulation.
Western Ginseng and Dendrobium - Nourishing Yin and Strengthening the Stomach
Ingredients
Dendrobium (3-5g), Western ginseng (3-5 slices)
Directions
1. Rinse the Dendrobium and Western ginseng.
2. Put them in a cup and pour boiling water over them.
Effects: Nourishes the stomach, generates body fluids, nourishes yin, clears heat, and tonifies qi.
Western Ginseng and Goji Berry - Nourishing the Liver and Brightening the Eyes
Ingredients
Goji berry (10g), Western ginseng (10 slices)
Directions
1. Put the Western ginseng in a kettle and pour 500ml of boiling water over it. Boil the water.
2. Put 10 goji berries in a cup and pour the just-boiled Western ginseng water over them. Drink immediately.
Effects: Tonifies qi and blood, nourishes the liver and kidneys.
Western Ginseng and Astragalus - Tonifying Qi and Stabilizing the Exterior
Ingredients
Western ginseng (5g), Astragalus (5-8g)
Directions
1. Wash the Western ginseng and Astragalus.
2. Pour boiling water over the prepared herbs, cover, and let it infuse for about 5-10 minutes. Drink it.
Effects: Nourishes yin, calms the mind, clears heat, and tonifies qi.
Western Ginseng and Ophiopogon - Nourishing Yin and Generating Body Fluids
Ingredients
Ophiopogon (10g), Western ginseng (4g), Schisandra chinensis (6g), ginger (3 slices)
Directions
1. Put the herbs in a clay pot and soak them in cold water for 20 minutes.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat for about 15 minutes.
3. Reduce to low heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
Effects: Tonifies qi and nourishes yin, clears heat, and moistens the lungs.
