Huangjing is a relatively common tonic herb, and many health enthusiasts often use Huangjing to brew water. So, can Huangjing be soaked in water for a long time?
Can Huangjing be soaked in water for a long time?
Yes, a small amount can be consumed for a long time.
Huangjing has a sweet taste and a neutral nature. It enters the lung, spleen, and kidney meridians, and has the effects of replenishing qi and nourishing yin, moistening the lungs, invigorating the spleen, and benefiting the kidneys. It is often used to assist in the treatment of symptoms such as spleen deficiency and fatigue, weak speech, lung deficiency and cough, lumbago and knee weakness, and premature graying of hair. Huangjing itself does not have obvious toxic side effects. If the dosage and the appropriate population are suitable, Huangjing can generally be soaked in water and consumed in small amounts for a long time.
Can Huangjing be drunk all day long?
It is not recommended to drink it all day long.
Although Huangjing itself does not have obvious toxic side effects, it is still a Chinese herbal medicine and should not be taken excessively. Taking too much may have adverse effects on the body. It is recommended to drink Huangjing soaked water 1-2 times a day.
How much Huangjing can be consumed in a day?
About 10 grams.
Huangjing is a Chinese herbal medicine. Although it is not toxic, it has certain dosage regulations. The general dose of Huangjing used in medicine is 10-30 grams. For daily health maintenance, it is recommended to consume about 10 grams a day. Because Huangjing has a nourishing nature and a sticky texture, consuming too much can lead to the generation of dampness, obstruct the spleen and stomach, and affect their normal functions.
How to brew Huangjing water?
Steps:
1. Take about 6-9 grams of Huangjing and put it in a teapot.
2. Add an appropriate amount of water.
3. Boil it over high heat, then simmer for about 20-30 minutes.
4. Filter out the residue, keep the liquid, and drink it.
5. Drink 1-2 times a day.
What can Huangjing be brewed with?
Huangjing and Goji Berry Tea
Steps:
1. Take 9 grams of Huangjing and 10 grams of goji berries and put them in a cup.
2. Pour in boiling water and stir well.
3. Cover it and let it steep for about 5-10 minutes.
4. Drink it when it cools down a bit.
5. Drink 1-2 times a day.
Efficacy: Nourishes yin and tonifies the kidneys, invigorates the spleen and boosts qi.
Huangjing and Jujube Tea
Ingredients: 10 grams each of Huangjing and jujubes.
Steps:
1. Wash the Huangjing, cut the jujubes and remove the pits.
2. Put the Huangjing and jujubes into a teapot.
3. Add an appropriate amount of water.
4. Boil it over high heat, then simmer for about 20-30 minutes.
5. Take the liquid and drink it when it cools down a bit.
6. Drink it twice a day.
Who should not drink Huangjing soaked water?
1. Those with dampness obstructing the middle burner
Huangjing has a nourishing and sticky nature. Drinking Huangjing soaked water may further hinder the digestion and transformation of the spleen and stomach, aggravating symptoms of phlegm dampness accumulation such as sticky stools and heavy limbs.
2. Those with cold and diarrhea
Huangjing is a highly nourishing Chinese herb with a rich and sticky quality. Those with cold and diarrhea should not consume overly nourishing foods, as it may worsen the diarrhea symptoms.
