Danshen and hawthorn are both common traditional Chinese medicinal herbs. Danshen has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, while hawthorn has the function of promoting digestion and relieving stagnation. So what are the benefits of brewing danshen and hawthorn together?
Promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis
Hawthorn and danshen have the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and dredging collaterals. Brewing danshen and hawthorn together can help promote blood circulation, maintain smooth blood vessels, and assist in the treatment of menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea caused by blood stasis, poor blood circulation, and bruises.
Lowering blood lipids
The hawthorn flavonoids in hawthorn can help inhibit the synthesis of cholesterol in the liver, reduce the concentration of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in the serum. Therefore, brewing danshen and hawthorn together can assist in the treatment of hyperlipidemia.
Protecting cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health
Danshen contains danshensu, which has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and can promote blood circulation and reduce vascular resistance. Both danshen and hawthorn have the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and can maintain smooth blood vessels. Therefore, brewing danshen and hawthorn together have certain therapeutic effects on coronary heart disease, hypertension, and other cardiovascular diseases.
Promoting digestion
Hawthorn is rich in organic acids, lipase, and vitamin C, which can promote the secretion of gastric protease, facilitate protein digestion, and affect gastrointestinal motility. The fatty acids in hawthorn can also help promote fat digestion. Therefore, brewing danshen and hawthorn together can increase appetite and promote digestion.
How to brew danshen and hawthorn
Hawthorn and danshen tea
Ingredients
6g danshen, 10g hawthorn, appropriate amount of rock sugar or white sugar.
Instructions
1. Wash and slice the danshen and hawthorn, remove the pits from the hawthorn.
2. Put the danshen and hawthorn into a teapot.
3. Add an appropriate amount of water.
4. Boil with high heat, then simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
5. Remove the residue, take the juice, and add an appropriate amount of sugar to taste.
