Huang Jing (Polygonatum sibiricum) and Red Date are both medicinal and edible herbs, and are often consumed by health-conscious individuals. Can Huang Jing and Red Date be consumed together?
Can Huang Jing and Red Date be consumed together?
Yes, they can.
Huang Jing has a sweet taste and a neutral nature. It enters the Spleen, Lung, and Kidney meridians, and has the functions of nourishing the Lung, replenishing Qi, invigorating the Spleen, and benefiting the Kidney. Red Date has a sweet taste and a warm nature. It enters the Spleen and Stomach meridians, and its main functions include replenishing the middle, nourishing Qi, calming the mind, and moderating the properties of other herbs. Huang Jing and Red Date themselves have no significant toxic side effects, and their properties and effects are not in conflict with each other. Therefore, Huang Jing can be consumed together with Red Date.
The efficacy and functions of Red Date and Huang Jing
Tonifying the Spleen and Stomach
Huang Jing has a sweet taste, a neutral nature, and enters the Spleen meridian. It has the functions of replenishing Qi, nourishing Yin, invigorating the Spleen, and benefiting the Stomach. Red Date has a sweet taste, a warm nature, and enters the Spleen and Stomach meridians. It has the functions of replenishing the middle, nourishing Qi, invigorating the Spleen, and nourishing the Stomach. The combination of Huang Jing and Red Date has certain auxiliary therapeutic effects on symptoms such as Spleen and Stomach Qi deficiency, fatigue, and reduced appetite.
Moistening the Lungs and relieving cough
Huang Jing enters the Lung meridian and has the functions of replenishing Qi, nourishing Yin, and moistening the Lungs to relieve cough. It can be used for the treatment of symptoms such as Lung deficiency dry cough, cough with blood, and chronic dry cough.
Benefiting the Kidneys and nourishing the marrow
Huang Jing also enters the Kidney meridian, nourishes Kidney Yin, and benefits essence and marrow. It has certain auxiliary therapeutic effects on symptoms such as dizziness caused by Kidney deficiency, impotence, premature ejaculation, weak waist and knees, premature graying of hair, and polydipsia.
Nourishing the Blood and calming the mind
Red Date has the function of nourishing the Blood and calming the mind. It can promote hematopoiesis, increase the oxygen content in the blood, and has certain benefits for symptoms such as pale complexion, cold limbs caused by anemia. In addition, it can also be used to treat symptoms such as irritability and restlessness in women.
Beauty and skincare
Red Date contains rich vitamin C, which can promote the metabolism of skin cells, improve blood circulation, and prevent melanin deposition. Therefore, Red Date can play a certain role in beauty and skincare.
How to consume Huang Jing and Red Date together
Stewed Quail with Huang Jing and Red Date
Ingredients: 1 quail, 20g Red Date, 20g Goji Berry, 30g Huang Jing, salt to taste.
Instructions:
1. Clean the quail and blanch it in boiling water.
2. Wash the Red Date, Goji Berry, and Huang Jing.
3. Put the quail in a pot and add an appropriate amount of water. Bring to a boil.
4. Add the Red Date, Goji Berry, and Huang Jing and simmer for about 1 hour.
5. Finally, add salt to taste.
Huang Jing and Red Date Tea
Ingredients: 10g Huang Jing, 3-5 Red Dates.
Instructions:
1. Wash the Huang Jing and cut the Red Dates in half and remove the pits.
2. Put the Huang Jing and Red Dates into a teapot.
3. Add an appropriate amount of water and boil for about 20 minutes.
4. Remove the residue and drink the juice.
Who should not consume Huang Jing and Red Date
Those with excessive phlegm-dampness
Symptoms include heaviness in the body, edema in the eyes or feet, and a slippery pulse. Red Date and Huang Jing have a sweet taste and nourishing properties, and excessive consumption may increase dampness in the body, worsening edema.
Those with excessive damp-heat
Symptoms include heaviness in the body, distention and fullness in the epigastrium, and a yellow and greasy tongue coating. Red Date and Huang Jing have nourishing and tonifying properties, and excessive consumption may worsen the symptoms of damp-heat accumulation in the Spleen.
Those with cold-damp diarrhea
Red Date and Huang Jing have nourishing and tonifying properties. If there is existing Spleen deficiency with cold and diarrhea symptoms, it is not suitable to consume Huang Jing and Red Date, as it may worsen the symptoms.
Diabetic patients
Red Date contains rich carbohydrates that are easily absorbed by the body. Excessive consumption of Red Date is not conducive to blood sugar control and may cause an increase in blood sugar levels.
What can Huang Jing be consumed with
Huang Jing and He Shou Wu Tea
Ingredients: 10g Huang Jing, 10g He Shou Wu, 5g Licorice, honey to taste.
Instructions:
1. Put Huang Jing, He Shou Wu, and Licorice in a teapot.
2. Add an appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
4. Remove the residue and add honey after it cools slightly. Mix well.
Efficacy: Nourishes Qi and Yin, invigorates the Spleen, moisturizes the Lungs, and benefits the Kidneys.
Huang Jing and Goji Berry Stewed Chicken
Ingredients: 1 chicken, 30g Huang Jing, 20g Goji Berry, ginger, salt, cooking wine as needed.
Instructions:
1. Wash the Huang Jing and Goji Berry, and soak them in warm water for about 20 minutes.
2. Clean the chicken and cut it into pieces. Slice the ginger.
3. Put the chicken, Goji Berry, Huang Jing, and ginger in a pot.
4. Add cooking wine and an appropriate amount of water.
5. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for about 3 hours.
6. When the chicken is tender, skim off the oil, add salt, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Efficacy: Invigorates the Spleen, replenishes Qi, moisturizes the Lungs, and benefits the Kidneys.
