I heard that Huang Jing is a highly nourishing Chinese medicinal herb, which has the functions of nourishing the lungs, invigorating the spleen, and tonifying the kidneys. I also bought some Huang Jing, but I have never taken it before. I would like to ask if Huang Jing can be taken directly?
Can Huang Jing be taken directly?
Raw Huang Jing
It is not recommended to take raw Huang Jing directly.
Because raw Huang Jing contains mucilage and other components, direct consumption can cause a numb tongue sensation and irritation to the throat. It can cause discomfort in the throat, so it is generally not recommended to consume it directly.
Processed Huang Jing
Processed Huang Jing can be taken directly, but it is still not recommended.
After processing, the numbing sensation is eliminated, and in terms of taste, it can be consumed directly. However, in general, it is not recommended to consume processed Huang Jing directly for the following reasons:
1. Processed Huang Jing is a nourishing herb, and its medicinal effects are difficult to absorb when chewed directly. Generally, when boiled in a soup, the medicinal components are more easily extracted and absorbed by the body, resulting in faster effectiveness.
2. Processed Huang Jing has a sticky texture and a sweet taste, which is already difficult for the body to digest. Direct consumption can hinder digestion and may even cause symptoms such as bloating and loose stools.
Ways to consume fresh Huang Jing
Huang Jing Porridge
Ingredients: 30g fresh Huang Jing, 100g glutinous rice, appropriate amount of rock sugar.
Instructions:
1. Wash the Huang Jing and cut it into slices, then put it into a clay pot.
2. Add an appropriate amount of water and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, removing the residue and leaving the soup.
3. Then pour in the glutinous rice and cook until the porridge thickens, then add rock sugar.
4. Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes.
Efficacy: Nourishes Qi, nourishes Yin, invigorates the spleen, and nourishes the stomach.
Huang Jing and Rock Sugar Decoction
Ingredients: 30g fresh Huang Jing, 30g rock sugar.
Instructions:
1. Wash the fresh Huang Jing and cut it into small pieces.
2. Put the Huang Jing and rock sugar into a pot, and add an appropriate amount of water.
3. Simmer for about 30 minutes.
4. Take 1 dose daily, once in the morning and once in the evening.
Efficacy: Treats symptoms of fever, cough, and hemoptysis caused by Yin deficiency.
Ways to consume processed Huang Jing
Huang Jing Steamed Chicken
Ingredients: 20g Huang Jing, 10g Codonopsis pilosula, 10g Chinese yam, 500g young chicken, ginger, spring onion, salt.
Instructions:
1. Cut the young chicken into pieces and blanch to remove blood.
2. Then put the chicken pieces in a stewing pot, add Huang Jing, Codonopsis pilosula, Chinese yam, ginger, etc.
3. Place the pot in a steamer.
4. Steam for about 1 hour over high heat.
Efficacy: Invigorates the spleen, nourishes the stomach, and warms and nourishes Qi and blood.
Huang Jing Wine Infusion
Ingredients: 80g Huang Jing, 2000ml white wine.
Instructions:
1. Wash the Huang Jing, cut it into slices, and let it air dry.
2. Put the Huang Jing slices into a clean gauze bag and seal it.
3. Place the gauze bag in a wine jar and pour in the white wine.
4. Seal the jar, shake well, and soak for about 1 month.
5. Take 15-20ml each time, twice a day.
Efficacy: Moistens the lungs, invigorates the spleen, and tonifies the kidneys.
How much Huang Jing to consume daily
For fresh Huang Jing, the recommended dosage is 30-60g, and for processed Huang Jing, the recommended dosage is 10-30g.
Generally, fresh Huang Jing is not used as a medicine and is only consumed as a health food. The daily dosage is usually 30-60g. Processed Huang Jing, as a medicinal herb, is taken in a dosage of 10-30g. Since Huang Jing is a nourishing Chinese medicinal herb with a sticky texture, excessive consumption may hinder the normal digestion of the spleen and stomach, leading to symptoms of indigestion, bloating, and loose stools.
Contraindications for consuming Huang Jing
Not suitable for those with cold and diarrhea
Huang Jing is a nourishing Chinese medicinal herb with a sticky texture. Those with cold and diarrhea should have a light diet and should not consume excessive nourishing foods. Consuming Huang Jing may worsen the symptoms.
Not suitable for those with dampness obstructing the middle Jiao
Huang Jing has a nourishing and sticky nature. Those with dampness obstructing the middle Jiao may have worsened symptoms of sticky stools and heavy limbs when consuming Huang Jing, as it can further hinder the digestion of the spleen and stomach and worsen symptoms of phlegm-damp accumulation.
