Huang Jing (Polygonatum sibiricum) is a nourishing traditional Chinese medicinal herb that has the effects of replenishing qi, nourishing yin, invigorating the spleen, and benefiting the kidneys. Many women like to use Huang Jing to make soup or drink as a way to improve their health. So, what are the benefits of women consuming Huang Jing?
Benefits of Women Consuming Huang Jing
Invigorates Qi and Strengthens the Spleen
Huang Jing enters the spleen meridian and has the effects of replenishing qi, nourishing yin, invigorating the spleen, and benefiting the stomach. Women who consume Huang Jing can help improve symptoms such as spleen deficiency fatigue, indigestion, and lethargy.
Moistens the Lungs and Stops Coughing
Huang Jing also enters the lung meridian and has the effects of replenishing and moistening the lungs. It can assist in the treatment of symptoms such as dry cough with little phlegm caused by yin deficiency and lung dryness, as well as chronic cough due to lung and kidney yin deficiency.
Nourishes the Kidneys and Benefits Essence
Huang Jing also enters the kidney meridian and has the effects of nourishing kidney yin and benefiting essence. It can help with symptoms such as dizziness, weak lower back and knees, premature graying of hair, and thirst caused by kidney deficiency and essence depletion in women.
Enhances Immunity
The polysaccharides extracted from Huang Jing can promote the transformation of lymphocytes and enhance their activity. This can to some extent improve the body's immune function. Therefore, women with low immunity who consume Huang Jing can enhance their physical fitness and reduce the occurrence of diseases such as colds.
Slows Down Aging
Huang Jing has strong antioxidant and anti-aging effects. For women, it can not only slow down the aging process of the skin but also help to soften the skin.
Can Women Consume Huang Jing Every Day?
It is not recommended to consume Huang Jing every day.
Huang Jing is a medicinal herb that is also used as a food. Although it does not have obvious toxic side effects, its nature is nourishing and sticky. Consuming it every day may affect the digestion and transformation function of the spleen and stomach, leading to discomfort such as indigestion and heavy limbs. If used as a health supplement, it is recommended to consume it 2-3 times a week. If used for the treatment of diseases, follow the doctor's advice.
How to Consume Huang Jing?
Huang Jing can be used to make soup, soak in water, or soak in alcohol. Below are two common methods of consumption:
Huang Jing Lean Pork Soup
Ingredients: 30g Huang Jing, 20g Codonopsis pilosula, 20g Dioscorea opposita, 500g lean pork, salt, and ginger as needed.
Instructions:
1. Wash Huang Jing, Codonopsis pilosula, and Dioscorea opposita.
2. Cut the lean pork into large pieces and blanch in boiling water.
3. Bring water to a boil, then add the pork to a stewing pot.
4. Add all the ingredients and stew over water for about two hours.
5. Finally, add salt to taste and serve.
Huang Jing Wine
Ingredients: 80g Huang Jing, 2000ml white wine.
Instructions:
1. Wash Huang Jing, slice it, and let it dry.
2. Put the dried Huang Jing into a clean cheesecloth bag and seal it.
3. Put the cheesecloth bag into a wine jar and pour in the white wine.
4. Seal the jar, shake well, and let it soak for about a month.
5. Drink 15-20ml each time, twice daily.
Precautions for Women Consuming Huang Jing
1. Pay Attention to the Dosage
The recommended dosage of Huang Jing is generally around 10-30g. Although it does not have obvious toxic side effects, its nourishing and sticky nature may cause accumulation of dampness if taken in excessive amounts. This can lead to discomfort such as indigestion due to the imbalance of the spleen and stomach.
2. Not Suitable for Those with Phlegm and Dampness
Such as obesity, edema in the limbs, oily facial skin, pale complexion, swollen tongue, and sticky mouth. Since Huang Jing itself is nourishing and sticky, taking it may further hinder the digestion and transformation function of the spleen and stomach, exacerbating the existing symptoms.
3. Not Suitable for Those with Spleen Deficiency and Diarrhea
If there are symptoms of deficiency-cold in the middle-jiao and diarrhea, it is also not suitable to consume Huang Jing. Otherwise, the symptoms may not be relieved but worsened.
What Should Not Be Consumed with Huang Jing?
Acidic and cold foods.
Huang Jing has a sweet taste and neutral property. From the perspective of medicinal herbs, there are no obvious contraindications with other herbs. However, from the perspective of food, it is advisable not to consume it with acidic and cold foods. This is because Huang Jing is a nourishing herb, while acidic foods have a constricting effect. Consuming them together may affect the therapeutic effects of Huang Jing.
